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Bihar Politicians Demand BJP Reply to Raj Thackeray's Chhath Comment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:31 PM
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In Bihar, political leaders have called on the BJP to respond to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's remarks about Chhath Puja, sparking a new controversy.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray recently made remarks about the Chhath festival that drew sharp criticism in Bihar. The comments, which referenced the festival’s traditional rituals, were seen by many as insensitive to the religious sentiments of the state’s majority.
In response, political activist Rohini Acharya publicly confronted Thackeray, highlighting the phrase "barasati mendhak" used in his statement. She demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party issue a formal reply to address the concerns raised by the comments.
The incident has intensified political tensions in Bihar, with several leaders calling for clarity from the BJP and urging the party to take a stand on the matter. The controversy has become a focal point for debates on religious respect and political accountability.
As of now, the BJP has not issued an official response, and political analysts anticipate a statement from the party in the coming days to quell the growing unrest.
In response, political activist Rohini Acharya publicly confronted Thackeray, highlighting the phrase "barasati mendhak" used in his statement. She demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party issue a formal reply to address the concerns raised by the comments.
The incident has intensified political tensions in Bihar, with several leaders calling for clarity from the BJP and urging the party to take a stand on the matter. The controversy has become a focal point for debates on religious respect and political accountability.
As of now, the BJP has not issued an official response, and political analysts anticipate a statement from the party in the coming days to quell the growing unrest.