Rahul Gandhi Portrayed as Lord Parshuram in Birthday Event, Sparks Political Debate
Rahul Gandhi's 56th birthday celebrations by Youth Congress workers in Varanasi sparked controversy after he was depicted as Lord Parshuram, with rituals including milk abhishek and a portrait showing him holding an axe and the Constitution. Congress leaders defended the portrayal as symbolic of fighting injustice, while BJP leaders criticized it as disrespectful to Hindu beliefs and demanded an apology. The event triggered a broader political debate on religious sentiments and political expression.