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Politics heats up over 'Raghupati Raghav' bhajan at BJP event in Bihar, singer apologises

IndiaTimes Thursday, 26 December 2024
Chaos erupted at a BJP event in Patna when folk singer Devi sang Mahatma Gandhi's version of 'Raghupati Raghav,' leading to protests by some audience members. Ex-Union minister Ashwini Choubey intervened with chants of 'Jai Shree Ram.' Opposition parties, including Congress and RJD, criticized the BJP for allegedly disrespecting Gandhi and women.
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