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.
- 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.
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