VHP accuses opposition bloc of disrupting festivals with rally plans

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has leveled accusations against the INDIA opposition bloc, claiming the alliance is plotting to disrupt upcoming festivals through its scheduled rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1. The Hindu organization's statement comes amid growing concerns about the timing and scale of the planned political event.

The controversy intensified after the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) formally petitioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, requesting that the rally be postponed until after November 10. The traders' group expressed apprehension that the event could significantly hamper commercial activities during a critical period ahead of major festivals.

VHP representatives have seized on the traders' concerns to mount broader criticism of the opposition alliance, framing the planned gathering as inconsistent with festival observances and public sentiment. The organization has attempted to position itself as a defender of commercial interests and festival traditions in the capital.

The dispute highlights tensions between political parties over event scheduling in major urban centers, particularly when gatherings coincide with significant cultural and commercial periods. Both the opposition and concerned business groups remain at odds over whether the November 1 date should be maintained or revised.