Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Congress, MNS criticize BJP over Ganesh Santa ad
There was an advertisement showing Lord Ganesh, a Hindu god, dressed like Santa Claus and playing a Russian instrument.
This ad was made by a government art gallery in Mumbai.
Some political parties, like Congress and MNS, are upset because they think it disrespects Hindu beliefs.
They say the BJP, which claims to protect Hindu culture, should apologize for this ad.
The ad also shows a Russian company as the sponsor of an art exhibition.
The critics are angry because they think the government is playing with people's religious feelings.
Advertisement by NGMA Mumbai depicts Lord Ganesh as Santa Claus
Congress and MNS criticize BJP for insulting Hindu culture
Ad features Moscow-based Rosneft as sponsor of art exhibition
Critics demand apology from Central government
BJP accused of hypocrisy in protecting Hindu culture
- Who
- Congress and MNS criticizing BJP
- What
- Advertisement depicting Lord Ganesh as Santa Claus
- When
- Advertisement published on Friday
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Critics claim it insults Hindu culture and faith
- Advertisement Depiction
- Lord Ganesh wearing a Santa Claus outfit and playing a Russian instrument
- Organizer
- National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) Mumbai
- Sponsor
- Rosneft, a Moscow-based petroleum company
- Critics
- Congress and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Criticism
- Insult to Hindu culture and faith
- Demand
- Apology from the Central government