Imran Masood’s remarks heat up politics; BJP claims Congress harbors an anti-Hindu mindset

Imran Masood’s remarks heat up politics; BJP claims Congress harbors an anti-Hindu mindset

The political controversy surrounding statements made by Congress leaders regarding Diwali shows no signs of abating. First, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described Diwali as an ‘Eid of happiness,’ and now, UP Congress Working President Imran Masood has characterized Diwali—along with pollution—as a ‘man-made disease.’ In response to this statement, the BJP has cornered the Congress party, taking aim at the Gandhi family. The BJP has accused the Congress of harboring an anti-Hindu mindset.