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Bihar BJP MLA's Holi Remarks Draw Criticism Over Religious Sensitivity

Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul's comments urging Muslims to stay indoors during Holi spark backlash from opposition leaders and calls for action by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul speaking with media persons outside of Bihar Assembly in Patna on the first day of the Budget Session of the Bihar assembly.
A file photo of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
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Overview

  • BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul suggested Muslims stay indoors on Holi, citing potential for communal tensions as the festival coincides with Friday prayers during Ramzan.
  • The MLA justified his remarks by emphasizing the need for communal harmony and claiming Muslims should not take offense to Holi celebrations.
  • Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the comments, questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's silence and demanding an apology from the MLA in the Assembly.
  • Other political figures, including RJD and Congress leaders, condemned the remarks as divisive and accused the BJP of using religion for political gain.
  • State Minority Affairs Minister Zama Khan assured that the administration is taking measures to maintain harmony during the festive period.