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BJP alleges Congress insulted Hindu faith by depicting Rahul as Parshuram
ThePrint··19 Jun
ThePrint reported that BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of insulting Hindu faith after Youth Congress workers in Varanasi celebrated Rahul Gandhi's birthday by pouring milk over his photo depicted as Lord Parshuram holding an axe and the Constitution.
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What It Means For You
- Religious imagery in politics is becoming a flashpoint.
- Congress birthday celebrations triggered BJP counterattack.
- Faith-based rhetoric may intensify ahead of elections.
What's Happening
- Youth Congress held rituals in Varanasi on June 19.
- BJP demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi.
- PM Modi had posted birthday wishes earlier.
Political Context
- Rahul turned 56 on June 19.
- BJP linked the row to past Congress statements on Hindu issues.
- Jharkhand RS cross-voting was cited by BJP.
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