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Nana Patole feet washing video sparks political row
NDTV··3 Aug
A video showed two men washing Nana Patole's feet and showering flowers on him on Guru Purnima. BJP minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule called it reflective of Congress culture and said it invites criticism. Patole said the two men were younger family members who considered him their Guru and acted voluntarily without any pressure from him at all.
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What It Means For You
- Maharashtra voters can follow a fresh Congress-BJP clash over a Guru Purnima video involving former state Congress chief Nana Patole.
- Anyone tracking political social media can see how personal ritual footage quickly becomes campaign ammunition.
- Observers of temple donation theft debates may note Patole hit back referencing Ram temple fund allegations against the BJP.
What's Happening
- A video showed two men washing Nana Patole's feet and showering flowers on him on Guru Purnima.
- BJP minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule called it reflective of Congress culture and said it invites criticism.
- Patole said the two men were younger family members who considered him their Guru and acted voluntarily.
Guru Purnima Ritual Goes Viral
- Patole is a former Maharashtra Congress president and ex-assembly speaker, making the video politically significant.
- Guru Purnima traditions involve honouring teachers, but public foot-washing of politicians draws scrutiny on social media.
- Patole retorted that BJP leaders should not lecture on culture while facing questions over Ram temple donation theft.
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