PM Modi Criticized for Attending Ganesh Puja at CJI's Residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defends his visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's home amid backlash from Congress and opposition leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Ganesh Puja at Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's home on September 10, sparking controversy.
Modi compared the opposition's criticism to the British colonial disdain for Ganesh Utsav, accusing Congress of trying to divide society.
Opposition leaders, including those from Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress, questioned the propriety and potential implications for judicial independence.
Union ministers and BJP leaders defended Modi, citing past instances where judiciary and executive members attended religious events together.
Modi's visit was part of a broader event in Odisha where he inaugurated development projects and launched the Subhadra Yojana for women's empowerment.