BJP's 'Saugat-e-Modi': A Gesture of Harmony or Political Strategy?

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule defends the 'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative targeting minorities, as Uddhav Thackeray criticizes it as vote-seeking. The initiative offers food and clothing gifts for Eid, aiming to counter claims of the BJP being anti-Muslim or anti-Christian.

In a spirited defense, Maharashtra BJP president and state minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule lauded the 'Saugat-e-Modi' initiative as a gesture of goodwill towards minorities.

Announced ahead of Eid, this program aims to distribute essential and festive items among minority communities, counteracting allegations of the party's anti-Muslim or anti-Christian sentiment.

Critics, including Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, label it as a political maneuver, sparking a war of words between the two leaders. Bawankule emphasizes unity, denouncing those who foster division.

(With inputs from agencies.)