Athawale Questions Rahul and Thackeray's Hindu Identity for Missing Maha Kumbh
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Synopsis
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale criticized Rahul Gandhi and Uddhav Thackeray for skipping the Maha Kumbh, questioning their Hindu identity and urging voters to reconsider their support in the upcoming elections.
Key Takeaways
- Ramdas Athawale criticizes Rahul Gandhi and Uddhav Thackeray for not attending Maha Kumbh.
- Absence raises questions about their Hindu beliefs.
- Maha Kumbh attracted millions of devotees and politicians.
- Athawale urges Hindu voters to reconsider their support.
- Political fortunes of Gandhi and Thackeray may decline further.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (NationPress) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday made a pointed criticism of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for their absence at the Maha Kumbh, raising doubts about their identification as Hindus.
Athawale asserted that their failure to participate in this significant religious event reflected a lack of faith in Hindu traditions and urged the public not to support them in the upcoming elections.
The Maha Kumbh, a grand spiritual gathering lasting 45 days, wrapped up on February 26, attracting Naga Sadhus, saints, and millions of devotees from India and around the globe to the Triveni Sangam for a holy dip. The event also welcomed numerous politicians and celebrities seeking divine blessings.
Rahul Gandhi and his ally from the INDIA bloc, Uddhav Thackeray, chose to skip this monumental Hindu occasion.
In response, Athawale told IANS, "Rahul Gandhi and Uddhav Thackeray did not attend Kumbh. Are they Hindus or not? If they were, they should have visited Maha Kumbh. Their absence proves they do not believe in the Hindu religion."
He added that this was yet another reason for Hindu voters to withhold their support in the upcoming elections. "The public will definitely teach them a lesson," he remarked.
Athawale highlighted that the Maha Kumbh was not solely about Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath but was a celebration that belonged to the entire Hindu community.
He also indicated that the political prospects of Gandhi and Thackeray had already diminished, and their absence from such a pivotal religious event would further harm their reputation.
"The public has already kept them out of power, and after this, their condition in politics will not improve," Athawale concluded.
