Vadra Defends Rahul’s Absence from Kumbh, Rejects VIP Disruptions
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Synopsis
Robert Vadra defended Rahul Gandhi’s absence from the Mahakumbh, stating their family avoids public displays of religion to prevent disruptions for pilgrims. He criticized the mixing of religion and politics and condemned divisive tactics by the BJP, emphasizing the importance of faith during difficult times.
Key Takeaways
- Vadra supports avoiding public religious displays.
- He criticizes mixing religion with politics.
- Faith is crucial during challenging times.
- BJP's divisive politics is harmful.
- Uttar Pradesh's CM's remarks provoke concern.
New Delhi, March 27 (NationPress) Robert Vadra, spouse of Congress General Secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi, defended Rahul Gandhi’s non-attendance at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, asserting that their family does not support public displays of religion. He noted that attending such events could lead to disruption and inconvenience for the pilgrims due to VIP arrangements.
“If we attend the Mahakumbh, it could cause disruption and inconvenience to pilgrims because of VIP arrangements... we can visit at another time. We avoid public displays. We don’t need to prove our secularism,” Vadra stated in an interview with IANS.
Vadra further criticized the tendency to mix religion with politics, asserting: “I believe we should refrain from religious acts for public display or engaging in showy politics. I believe Rahul Gandhi does not participate in religious events for show; he can visit any sacred site whenever he chooses, ensuring others are not inconvenienced.”
On the ban against offering Namaz on streets or rooftops in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, Vadra emphasized that people turn to their faith during tough times.
“In moments of trouble, individuals remember their God, not any minister, because no minister will be there in those moments. Those who visit temples or mosques reflect on their difficult times and pray to alleviate their troubles,” he remarked.
Vadra also condemned the BJP’s divisive politics, stating: “When the BJP engages in religious politics or fosters division on religious lines, such as claiming that Namaz cannot be offered and that meat shops should be closed or advocating for name changes of places named after Aurangzeb, this politics is detrimental. It will not foster progress and will lead to division.”
He concluded by criticizing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s controversial statement, “The way Yogi Adityanath says, ‘Batoge to Katoge’ … if any Chief Minister thinks this way, we will never progress.”
