Ganga dip won't endpoverty, says Kharge,draws fire from BJP

At a rally in Madhya Pradesh, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge underscored the necessity of addressing India's poverty with tangible policy solutions rather than ceremonial practices. His remarks, critical of superficial uses of religion for political gain, sparked backlash from BJP, who accused him of undermining Hindu traditions. Kharge clarified his statement, insisting respect for all faiths but stressing the urgent need for real actions towards alleviating poverty.

Mallikarjun Kharge's skepticism about the spiritual benefits of the Ganga dip has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, accusing the Congress chief of disrespecting Hindu beliefs. Kharge's comments at a Madhya Pradesh rally were met with immediate backlash for what many saw as a dismissal of the deeply held religious practices and the sacred significance of Maha Kumbh. While Kharge offered an apology, critics see this as a broader attack on Hindu culture by the Congress.