Punjab CM Criticizes BJP's Alleged 'Sindoor Campaign' as Political Stunt
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized the BJP's alleged 'house-to-house sindoor campaign,' claiming it politicizes sacred traditions for electoral advantage. During his campaign for the Ludhiana West assembly by-election, Mann questioned the motives behind the campaign and ridiculed the idea of distributing sindoor. His comments sparked a political uproar, with AAP leader Sanjay Singh labeling it a cheap stunt. The controversy intensified as a Rajya Sabha MP suggested the campaign symbolically asks women to accept Modi as their husband, leading to satirical responses from political opponents. This article delves into the unfolding political drama surrounding the campaign.
| Jun 3, 2025, 16:15 IST
Punjab Chief Minister's Remarks on BJP's Campaign
Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken aim at the BJP's purported 'house-to-house sindoor campaign,' accusing the party of politicizing sacred Indian traditions for electoral gain. While campaigning for the Ludhiana West assembly by-election, Mann questioned the rationale behind such a campaign, stating, 'What can we do about this? You are asking for votes in the name of sindoor.' He ridiculed the idea, referring to reports that BJP workers were distributing sindoor in homes following the success of Operation Sindoor. However, the BJP has denied initiating any such campaign.
Political Reactions and Criticism
Mann further remarked on the BJP's claims of sending sindoor to every household, asking, 'If sindoor is sent to your home, will you apply it in Modi's name? Is 'one nation, one husband' your new scheme?' This comment echoed the sharp criticism from senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh, who condemned the alleged campaign as a cheap political stunt. Singh referenced a popular dialogue from a Hindi film in a post on social media, stating, 'What do you know about the significance of a pinch of sindoor, Modi Ji? In Indian culture, women wear sindoor as a symbol of their husband's longevity, respect, and well-being. It represents pride, dignity, and deep emotional meaning. But now, after promoting schemes like 'one nation, one election' and 'one nation, one leader,' the Prime Minister has introduced 'one nation, one husband.'
Controversy Surrounding the Campaign
A Rajya Sabha MP questioned whether this campaign symbolically asks women across the country to accept Prime Minister Modi as their husband. This remark sparked political controversy, with the Kerala Congress unit also joining in by posting a satirical poster of Prime Minister Modi titled 'One Nation, One Husband.' The poster referenced a month-long sindoor promotion campaign set to begin on June 9, which reportedly expects BJP MPs to walk 15-20 kilometers daily to promote it.