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BJP chief accuses Congress of exploiting 'shuddhikaran' controversy for political gain
Nitin Nabin, BJP national president, has dismissed the row surrounding a purification ritual as a deliberate attempt by the Congress party to sow divisions. He alleged that religious slogans were raised at the site of the ceremony.
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BJP National President Nitin Nabin has characterized the escalating controversy over a 'shuddhikaran' (purification) ritual as a calculated political maneuver by the Congress party. Speaking on the matter, Nabin rejected suggestions of wrongdoing, framing the dispute as part of a broader strategy to create communal discord.
According to Nabin, the incident involved the raising of slogans linked to a particular religious community from the location where the purification ceremony was conducted. He contended that Congress leadership has weaponized the episode to undermine the BJP's standing among voters.
The BJP chief's statement comes as tensions escalate around the ritual ceremony and its organization. The party has sought to deflect criticism by positioning itself as the victim of a coordinated political attack rather than engaging substantively with questions about the event's organization and execution.
The controversy highlights the deepening partisan divide over cultural and religious practices, with both major political parties trading accusations. Congress has not yet issued a formal response to Nabin's latest comments regarding the alleged conspiracy.