Controversy Erupts Over Rahul Gandhis Birthday Celebration as NDA Leaders Criticize Comparisons to Lord Parshuram
New Delhi, June 19: On the occasion of Rahul Gandhi‘s 56th birthday, Congress workers celebrated by presenting him as Lord Parshuram during a special worship ceremony. The event included a milk offering on his portrait, prayers by the Ganges, and the cutting of sweets and cake, all while he was depicted holding a copy of the Constitution. This celebration has sparked significant discussion in political and social circles.
District President of the Varanasi Youth Congress, Vikas Singh, shared that workers offered milk to wish for Rahul Gandhi’s long life and bright political future in the embrace of Mother Ganga. Alongside this, priests conducted rituals with Vedic chants and blessed Rahul Gandhi, expressing hopes that he would become the Prime Minister in the future. Congress workers described the event as a tribute to Gandhi’s leadership and commitment to the Constitution.
However, political reactions have emerged regarding the event. Union Minister Giriraj Singh extended birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi but stated that comparing any individual to Lord Parshuram is inappropriate. He emphasized that Lord Parshuram is a significant symbol of Hindu faith and should not be compared to a politician, warning that such comparisons could hurt religious sentiments.
Uttar Pradesh government minister Anil Rajbhar also criticized the event. In a conversation, he targeted Congress workers, stating that they appear active in religious activities during elections but question religious issues at other times. He noted that the public has long raised questions about Rahul Gandhi’s religious identity and Congress’s politics, asserting that such events are merely aimed at gaining political advantage.
Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma expressed his disapproval of the Congress workers’ actions. He remarked that while offering milk in the Ganges or performing rituals may be a matter of faith, presenting a living person as a deity is not appropriate. Leaders should avoid events that provoke disputes over comparisons between religious symbols and individuals.
On the other hand, Rajiv Ranjan, national spokesperson for the Janata Dal United (JD-U), offered a more balanced response while wishing Rahul Gandhi a happy birthday. He noted that as the leader of the opposition, the country has high expectations from Gandhi. According to him, a birthday is not just a time for celebration but also a moment for introspection. He urged Rahul Gandhi to decide which direction he wants to take on issues of national and public interest.
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