Amid the arrest of 14 Muslim youths for organizing an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav’s comments as politically motivated. Rajbhar defended the government’s actions in response to the situation.
The controversy arose after Akhilesh Yadav condemned the arrests and questioned the authorities’ handling of the matter. Yadav, speaking at an iftar event in Lucknow, criticized the police action and raised concerns about the administration’s approach towards the incident.
Responding to Yadav’s remarks, Om Prakash Rajbhar refuted the criticism, stating that the government’s actions were justified. Rajbhar dismissed the notion of breaking fast on the Ganga as unnecessary and accused Yadav of politicizing the issue. Congress MP Imran Masood also weighed in on the controversy, highlighting environmental issues and questioning the priorities of law enforcement.
A video showing individuals allegedly holding an iftar party on a boat in the Ganga went viral, leading to the arrest of 14 people. The video depicted individuals consuming food on the boat, triggering a backlash for allegedly disrespecting the religious sanctity of the Ganga. The incident has sparked debates over religious sentiments and environmental concerns in Varanasi.
