Chhath Puja controversy
BJP Files Election Commission Complaint Over Rahul Gandhi's "PM Will Dance" Remark
Oct 30, 2025 08:41 pm CST
The BJP has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi for suggesting PM Modi would dance for votes, calling it disrespectful to India's highest constitutional office. Modi responded by highlighting Congress-RJD conflicts and criticized them for allegedly insulting Chhath Puja traditions in Bihar.
PM Modi Exposes Congress-RJD Rift and Condemns Chhath Puja Insult Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 30, 2025 03:33 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted growing tensions between Congress and RJD alliance partners while campaigning in Muzaffarpur for Bihar elections. He criticized opposition leaders for disrespecting Chhath Puja traditions, emphasized the contrast between NDA's development agenda and opposition's history of misgovernance, and revealed efforts to secure UNESCO heritage status for the Chhath festival.
Rahul Gandhi Launches Bihar Election Campaign with Sharp Criticism of Prime Minister Modi
Oct 29, 2025 07:45 pm CST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi kicked off his party's Bihar election campaign with strong accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, claiming electoral manipulation while BJP representatives swiftly condemned his remarks. The upcoming two-phase Bihar election begins November 6, with results to be announced on November 14, amid growing tensions between opposition and ruling alliances over policy promises and the legacy of former Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur.
Delhi's Chhath Puja Controversy: AAP Accuses BJP of Creating 'Fake Yamuna Ghat' for PM Modi
Oct 27, 2025 10:59 am CST
A political controversy has erupted in Delhi as AAP accuses BJP of creating a "fake Yamuna ghat" with filtered water for Prime Minister Modi's Chhath Puja celebrations, while ordinary devotees must use the polluted river. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over Yamuna pollution and religious celebrations in the capital, with both parties exchanging accusations about environmental management and respect for cultural traditions.