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Congress Slams BJP Leaders Over Grand Garba Events Amid Drought
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 16:33
Congress Slams BJP Leaders Over Grand Garba Events Amid Drought
- •The Congress party accused Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan and Mumbai-region MLAs of spending up to Rs 100 crore on lavish garba events.
- •Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe called the extravagant celebrations a cruel mockery of drought-hit farmers receiving meager state relief.
- •The BJP hit back, accusing the Congress of adopting an anti-Hindu festival stance and arguing that celebrations cannot be linked to drought relief efforts.
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The Congress accused Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan and ruling party MLAs of spending between Rs 80 crore and Rs 100 crore on grand garba events, calling it a cruel mockery of drought-hit farmers who receive only Rs 5,000 in relief.
The 'Namo Ramo Ramjat 2026' event organized in Dombivli by BJP state president Ravindra Chavan is estimated to cost between Rs 18 crore and 20 crore, featuring an AC pandal and lavish lighting.
The BJP defended the celebrations, stating that festival events cannot be linked to the drought issue, which is being handled by the state government and individuals offering personal relief. The party also accused the Congress of adopting an anti-Hindu festival stance.
