Archive · 27 Jul 2025
SP MLA's Kanwar Yatra Remarks Spark Controversy, BJP Condemns
An SP MLA named Ziyauddin Rizvi called the people participating in the Kanwar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage, "illiterate" and "superstitious."
This caused anger.
The BJP, a rival political party, criticized Rizvi's words.
They said he and his party were disrespecting the Hindu religion, Sanatan Dharma.
The news was reported by Times Now.
SP MLA Ziyauddin Rizvi called Kanwar Yatris "illiterate" and "superstitious".
BJP leaders condemned the remark.
The BJP accused the opposition of insulting Sanatan Dharma.
The comments sparked outrage.
The event was covered by Times Now.
- Who
- Ziyauddin Rizvi and BJP leaders.
- What
- Controversial comments about Kanwar Yatris.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Why
- Rizvi's remarks caused outrage and accusations of religious insult.
Ziyauddin Rizvi's Viewpoint (Implied)
BJP's Viewpoint
Characterization of Yatris
Ziyauddin Rizvi's Viewpoint (Implied)
Kanwar Yatris are "illiterate" and "superstitious."
BJP's Viewpoint
Remarks insult Sanatan Dharma.
- Event
- Comments on Kanwar Yatra
- Participants
- Ziyauddin Rizvi, BJP leaders
- Rizvi's Remarks
- "illiterate", "superstitious"
- Political Parties Involved
- SP, BJP
- Allegation
- Insult to Sanatan Dharma
