**Controversy Erupts Over Digvijay Singh’s Remarks on Kanwar Yatra**
Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has ignited a controversy with his recent Facebook post criticizing the annual Kanwar Yatra. In his post, he accused the government of hypocrisy, asserting that while the Yatra is permitted to occupy roads, offering Namaz is not. This statement has drawn sharp backlash from the BJP and the JDU, who have condemned Singh’s comments and demanded an apology for his remarks against a Hindu ritual.
In his post, Singh shared a juxtaposed image: on the left, a line of Kanwars on a busy road, and on the right, a police officer seen kicking a man who was offering Namaz. He captioned the image, “One country, two laws.” The right-side photo references an incident from March of the previous year, where a Delhi police officer was filmed kicking a Muslim man during Friday prayers on the road in the Inderlok area, an event that led to public outrage and the officer’s suspension.
The BJP responded strongly to Singh’s post, accusing him of consistently attacking Hindu traditions. Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang stated, “Maulana Digvijay Singh only opposes the Sanatan Dharma. He aims to create discord around a sacred festival like the Kanwar Yatra.” Sarang further criticized Singh for his past comments, suggesting that his rhetoric is damaging to Hindu sentiments and called for an apology.
KC Tyagi of the JDU, an ally of the BJP, also labeled Singh’s post as “objectionable.” He emphasized that the Kanwariyas have a designated route to follow, contrasting it with the situation of Namaz being offered on roads, which requires administrative management. Tyagi cautioned Congress leaders against making such comparisons, indicating that it could lead to further complications for their party.
This controversy follows a recent incident in Uttar Pradesh, where a teacher faced backlash for reciting a poem about the Kanwar Yatra during a school assembly, with Hindu groups claiming it offended religious sentiments.
As the debate continues, the implications of Singh’s remarks on communal harmony and political discourse remain to be seen.
**FAQ**
**What sparked the controversy involving Digvijay Singh?**
Digvijay Singh’s Facebook post criticizing the Kanwar Yatra and comparing it to the restrictions on Namaz led to backlash from BJP and JDU leaders, who demanded an apology for his remarks against Hindu traditions.
