Prominent figures from the Bengal BJP unit and RSS participated in the event
Kolkata:
A political controversy has emerged in Kolkata following the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita at the Brigade Parade Grounds on Sunday. The event has deepened the divide between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), with the BJP calling for Hindu unity and the TMC criticizing the alleged political exploitation of the gathering.
In a unique gathering at the iconic ground, nearly one lakh people from diverse backgrounds, dressed in traditional attire, came together to collectively chant sacred verses from the Bhagavad Gita. Participants of all ages and social statuses recited the verses alongside revered sages.
Prominent figures from the Bengal BJP unit and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were actively involved in the event, which had around 120,000 registered attendees according to the organizers.
However, despite claims of being apolitical, the event sparked a war of words between the TMC and the BJP in the state.
Reflecting on the gathering, BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar stated, “The Bhagavad Gita is India’s greatest gift to the world. Those who are mocking this event show no respect for Hindu religion and its traditions. Their attempts to divide Hindus will fail.”
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, expressed, “After this event, the Hindus of the state will rise and unite against divisive forces. This gathering aimed not only to recite the Bhagavad Gita but also to unite Hindus.”
In response, TMC leaders accused the BJP of trying to politicize the event.
TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh remarked, “We have no objection to the Gita recitation event. However, the BJP should refrain from using it for their political purposes. Mixing religion with politics is a habit of the BJP.”
Udayan Guha, North Bengal Development Minister and TMC leader, criticized the BJP, suggesting that they could have “organized a football match instead of a Gita recitation event.”
Meanwhile, the state Congress leadership organized a ‘Read Constitution’ event near Birla Planetarium, close to the Brigade Parade Grounds.
A Congress leader urged, “Instead of working towards creating a divisive society, we should all strive for a secular society as enshrined in our Constitution.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the ‘Lokkhe Konthe Gita Path’ event in Kolkata, expressing his belief that the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita by a diverse gathering would enhance social harmony and energize the nation’s development journey.
In his message, PM Modi described the Srimad Bhagavad Gita as a practical guide that imparts immense wisdom and provides a path to lead a meaningful life.
Expressing confidence in the positive impact of the recitation, PM Modi stated, “I am positive that the recitation of Srimad Bhagavad Gita by such a huge gathering of people from different walks of life will not only boost social harmony but also infuse energy into our nation’s development journey.”
Majumdar had previously stated that PM Modi would not be attending the program.
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In Kolkata, a controversial event took place where nearly 1 lakh people gathered to recite the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture. The event quickly became a subject of political debate between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The TMC accused the BJP of using the event to gain political mileage ahead of the upcoming elections, while the BJP defended it as a celebration of Indian culture and spirituality. The large turnout and ensuing controversy highlighted the ongoing political rivalry between the two parties in West Bengal.
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