On Tuesday (14th November), the Congress party courted controversy after it mistook the Hindu festival of Govardhan Puja for ‘Bhai Dooj’.
In a tweet (archive), the official X handle of the grand old party claimed, “Greetings to every citizen on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, which celebrates the love between brother and sister.”
As per Hindu traditions, ‘Bhai Dooj‘ will be observed this year on Wednesday (15th November). In fact, Govardhan Puja (also called Annakut) will be conducted on Tuesday (14th November).
सभी देशवासियों को भाई-बहन के परस्पर प्रेम के प्रतीक पर्व 'भाई दूज' की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/KBFIjqIpGz
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 14, 2023
On this day, Hindus worship Lord Krishna for lifting the Govardhan parvat (hill) and protecting the villagers from the wrath of Lord Indra. However, the Congres party conveniently passed off Govardhan Puja as ‘Bhai Dooj.’
Netizens were clearly miffed at the grand old party for being oblivious and indifferent towards Hindu traditions. One X user wrote, “Bhai Dooj will not be celebrated today. This tweet shows clear ignorance about Bharatiya culture and traditions.”
आज नहीं है ।
— Gauri Sh. (@GAURISH28990561) November 14, 2023
भारतीय संस्कृति, परंपरा, ज्ञान का अभाव!
“They don’t even know what is thithi,” wrote another X user.
😂😂😂😂 inko ye bhi nahi pata ki thithi kya hai 😂
— Ms.पॉजिटिविटी 🇮🇳 (@No__negativtyxd) November 14, 2023
“Today is Govardhan Puja,” informed popular handle ‘The Intrepid.’
गोवर्धन पूजा है भाई
— THE INTREPID 🇮🇳 (@Theintrepid_) November 14, 2023
“This is congress. They even don’t know when is Bhai Duj,” slammed one X user after the grand old party disregarded Hindu traditions.
This is congress. They even don’t know then is Bhai Duj.
— निर्माल्यो बनर्जी (@Nirmalyo) November 14, 2023
One Bhushan Vighne schooled, “Get familiar with the Hindu calendar, dear Congress”
Aaj Deepawali Padwa hain /Balipratipada
— Bhushan Vighne 🇮🇳 (@bhushanvighne) November 14, 2023
15th ko Bhai Dooj/Bhaubeej hain. Get familiar with the Hindu calendar Dear Congress pic.twitter.com/fJXVDeZZBd
“What did you guys smoke early morning,” asked another user.
क्या फूंका है सुबह सुबह
— 🇮🇳 🪷ArunSinh kumpawat (@arun_360) November 14, 2023
On Friday (10th November), Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam lashed out at his own party, alleging that there are some leaders in the party who hate Lord Ram and Hindus.
“I don’t have personal animosity towards anyone but I have felt that there are some leaders in Congress who hate not only hate the Ram Mandir but also hate even the name of Lord Ram. These leaders not only hate Hindutva but also hate the word ‘Hindu’, they want to insult Hindu religious gurus. They don’t like that there should be a Hindu religious guru in the party,” he was heard saying.
