Akhilesh Yadav's ‘Diwali-Christmas’ Remark Rakes up Controversy Ahead of Ayodhya Deepotsav: ‘Why Spend Money on Diyas’

Akhilesh Yadav's ‘Diwali-Christmas’ remark rakes up controversy ahead of Ayodhya Deepotsav: ‘Why spend money on diyas’

In an apparent reference to expenses by the Uttar Pradesh government during Diwali, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said that a lesson should be learnt from places abroad where, during Christmas, the entire city remains illuminated for months.

'Why spend on diyas?': Row over Akhilesh Yadav's deepotsav suggestion; BJP, VHP slam SP chief

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav found himself in a controversy on Saturday after he drew parallels between Diwali and Christmas celebrations across the world, and questioned the Yogi Adityanath government over its expenditure on candles and diyas for deepotsav celebrations.  Speaking at a press conference in Lucknow on Saturday, Yadav said India should 'learn' from cities across the world on how they celebrate Christmas. "I will give o…

Akhilesh Yadav suggests not to spend on diyas in Diwali, BJP calls him 'Anthony'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav faced backlash from the VHP after suggesting that the UP government should avoid “wasting money” on Diwali diyas, drawing parallels with Christmas celebrations.

‘Those who mocked faith now troubled’: CM Yogi takes swipe at Akhilesh Yadav over diya remarks

New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taking a swipe at the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that those who once mocked faith and stained Ayodhya’s streets with the blood of Ram devotees and Kar sevaks are now troubled by the radiance of over 26 lakh lamps." CM Yogi further said that "these lamps, crafted by local Prajapati and potter communities, not only symbolise devotion but …

BJP Slams Yadav Over Diwali Lamp Remarks, Cites 'Anthony' Parallel

A political storm has erupted around Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav following his controversial comments on Diwali expenditures, just days before the festival of lights. Yadav, speaking at a public forum, questioned the necessity of spending on traditional lamps and candles, proposing that India adopt more elaborate, modern lighting displays akin to Christmas illuminations seen worldwide. His statements have been sharply rebuked by the BJP…