Archive · 14 Jan 2026
BJP Accuses Congress of Cultural Vandalism Over Burning Post
During the Magh Bihu festival in Assam, the Assam Congress posted an image of a burning house that looked like the BJP headquarters.
The BJP got very upset and said it was a disrespectful act and could cause violence.
They also used a word, 'Miya', that some people find offensive.
The Congress hasn't said anything about it yet.
The BJP thinks the Congress is trying to cause trouble before the upcoming elections in Assam.
The festival is usually about celebrating harvests, but this post has made it controversial.
Assam Congress posted an image of a burning house resembling BJP HQ during Magh Bihu festival.
BJP accused Congress of cultural vandalism and incitement of violence.
The post used a controversial term 'Miya' referring to Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam.
Congress has not responded to the allegations.
Assam is set to go to polls in a few months.
- Who
- Assam Congress and BJP
- What
- Controversy over a post showing a burning house resembling BJP HQ
- When
- During Magh Bihu festival, January 2026
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- BJP alleges cultural vandalism and incitement of violence; Congress has not responded
- Festival
- Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu)
- Location
- Assam, India
- Post Content
- Image of a burning house resembling BJP HQ with a caption about consuming evils
- BJP's Allegation
- Cultural vandalism and incitement of violence
- Congress' Response
- No official comment yet
- Upcoming Event
- Assam state elections
