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‘Chhath Puja not drama’: BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Hindu festivals

BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his year-old remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhath Puja, demanding a public apology for…

'Chhath Puja not drama': BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Hindu festivals
'Chhath Puja not drama': BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Hindu festivals — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his year-old remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhath Puja, demanding a public apology for allegedly calling the festival "drama". Bhandari questioned the Congress's respect for Hindu sentiments. The attack came amid Chhath celebrations and a day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused the BJP of "divide and rule" over the festival.

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