Political Controversy Erupts Over Gaumutra Remarks at Garba Pandals

BJP functionary Chintu Verma’s remarks about sipping cow urine before entering garba pandals during Navratri have sparked controversy. Verma clarified that his comments were personal views, not mandatory directives. The opposition Congress accused BJP of using these remarks for polarisation politics. Verma emphasized respect for all religions.

BJP functionary Chintu Verma's recent remarks on the ritualistic sipping of cow urine before entering garba pandals during Navratri have drawn widespread controversy.

Verma, who leads the Indore BJP district unit, clarified that his statements were personal views and not meant to enforce any pre-condition for attending garba celebrations. Despite this, Congress accused the BJP of leveraging these remarks for political divisiveness.

Verma reiterated that his comments were misconstrued and stressed the importance of respecting all religious beliefs in a secular India. According to Hindu traditions, aachaman involves sipping water for purification before religious rituals.

(With inputs from agencies.)