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Raj Thackeray’s Comments on Ganga’s Cleanliness Ignite Political and Religious Discourse

The MNS chief criticized the state of India's rivers and questioned faith-based rituals, drawing mixed reactions from political leaders and religious groups.

The MNS leader also criticised successive governments for failing to clean the Ganga, stating that such promises had been made since the tenure of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • MNS chief Raj Thackeray questioned the cleanliness of the Ganga River during the Maha Kumbh, criticizing successive governments for failing to address pollution despite long-standing promises.
  • Thackeray shared that he refused to drink Ganga water brought by a colleague, citing visible pollutants and calling for an end to blind faith in such traditions.
  • Political leaders, including Shiv Sena's Sanjay Gaikwad and BJP's Girish Mahajan, defended the spiritual significance of the Ganga and the Maha Kumbh, dismissing Thackeray’s remarks as disrespectful.
  • NCP MLA Rohit Pawar acknowledged pollution concerns but urged sensitivity in addressing issues tied to deeply held religious beliefs.
  • Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut called for an SIT to investigate conflicting reports on the Ganga’s water quality, questioning potential political motives behind the discrepancies.