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Chhath Puja, an indigenous festival, is their new target, with many BJP leaders across the country performing Chhath rituals for cameras.

At a Muzaffarpur rally, Rahul Gandhi targeted Modi’s Chhath rituals, claiming, “The PM will do anything for votes. If you tell Modi to dance, he will dance for votes.”

The BJP has reframed the matter as a defence of religious tradition and identity, drawing a clear line between cultural values and policy debate.

For 20 years, the BJP has tried to find a foothold in Bihar’s narrative. Now, Chhath Puja, an indigenous festival, is their new target, with many BJP leaders across the country performing Chhath rituals for cameras.

Images of PM Modi and BJP leaders performing Chhath Puja dominate the internet. The Opposition accu

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