Congress Leader Questions BJP's Ganga Dips During Mahakumbh, BJP Responds Strongly

Mallikarjun Kharge criticized BJP leaders for prioritizing religious optics over addressing poverty, prompting sharp rebuttals from BJP officials defending faith and tradition.

• Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, questioned whether taking dips in the Ganga during the Mahakumbh could alleviate poverty or address pressing social issues like hunger and unemployment.
• Kharge clarified that his remarks were not intended to question anyone's faith and apologized if his comments hurt religious sentiments.
• The BJP, including spokesperson Sambit Patra, accused Kharge and Congress of disrespecting Hindu traditions and adopting an 'anti-Sanatan' stance.
• The remarks came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the Mahakumbh by taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.
• Rahul Gandhi, also present at the rally, criticized the BJP government for economic policies he claimed favor billionaires while harming the poor.

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