Chhath Puja row intensifies as Congress leaders target BJP over festival politics

Published 14 Nov 2026, 20:48 IST

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The playing of Bhojpuri Chhath songs at Mumbai railway stations in Maharashtra has sparked a political row. Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor and Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, accusing him of regionalism. Raj Thackeray, in turn, accused the BJP of exploiting the Chhath festival for votes. Congress leaders have also condemned what they see as the politicisation of the faith. The excerpt does not provide the full details of Kishor’s accusation against the BJP‑led side.

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Chhath Puja row escalates as Raj Thackeray accuses BJP of exploiting the festival for votes and Congress leaders condemn politicisation of faith.

1 of the 8 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), all from the same agency.

Coverage arrived over 35 hours. First from The Assam Tribune, latest from Organiser.

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First reported by The Assam Tribune at 05:51 UTC on 13 Nov.

Coverage ran into a second day.

Across 2 desks: india, politics.

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The Assam Tribune Assam Tribune Group 13 Nov 2026, 11:21 IST

Chhath puja festivities begin with sacred ‘Nahay Khay’ ritual

New Delhi, Nov 13 : The four-day Chhath Puja festival began on Friday with the traditional ritual of 'Nahay Khay', marking the commencement of one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. The first day is observed with rituals centred on…

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Business Standard Business Standard Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 15:33 IST

Bihar govt reviews Chhath festival arrangements, safety measures

The Bihar government has reviewed Chhath festival arrangements, including measures to ensure the safety of devotees and steps to deal with any eventuality, an official statement said on Saturday. The Disaster Management Department announced strict enforcement of the ban on firecracker bursting…

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Hindustan Times HT Media 14 Nov 2026, 16:40 IST

Ghaziabad traffic diversions on Nov 15-16 for Chhath Puja; heavy vehicles barred

On November 15 and 16, thousands of devotees will perform puja at water bodies and along the banks of the Hindon and Yamuna rivers

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The Morung Express 14 Nov 2026, 17:53 IST

Chhath festival: Bihar devotees on 36-hour Nirjala fast after offering prasad

Patna, November 14 (IANS): The grand festival of Chhath, rooted in folk faith, purity, and devotion to the Sun God, reached an important stage on Saturday with the observance of Kharna.The second day of the four-day festival marked the beginning of the rigorous 36-hour nirjala (waterless) fast…

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The National Herald The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article 14 Nov 2026, 20:48 IST

Chhath Puja row intensifies as Congress leaders target BJP over festival politics

Chhath Puja row escalates as Raj Thackeray accuses BJP of exploiting the festival for votes and Congress leaders condemn politicisation of faith.

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 20:49 IST

Chhath song row: Kishor, Chirag Paswan slam Raj Thackeray over regionalism

PATNA: The playing of Bhojpuri Chhath songs at Mumbai railway stations in Maharashtra has triggered a political row, with Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor and Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticising Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. Kishor accused the BJP-led…

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Organiser Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS) 14 Nov 2026, 22:30 IST

Chhath Puja 2026: A triumph of faith and a new chapter in cultural renaissance

This is a remarkable and unprecedented moment in history, a time when a culture no longer remains confined within the boundaries of its own geography, but instead, through its inherent inner energy, illuminates the ideological landscape of the entire nation. At the heart of this cultural renaissance…

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