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BJP's color on Gandhi's statue; Political storm begins
An incident has heated up the political atmosphere in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Saturday (September 14, 2025). A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cap and party flag were placed on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near a high school in Meenapur. A photo of this incident has gone viral on social media, triggering a political controversy. Opposition parties including the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress have strongly objected to this and launched a strong attack on the BJP.
Background to the incident
The incident took place during a program organized in the NDA camp. Unknown persons placed a BJP khadi cap and party flag on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Maidan in Meenapur, Muzaffarpur. A photo of this incident went viral on social media, triggering a wave of anger among local citizens and opposition party workers. Local RJD MLA Munna Yadav expressed strong protest, calling it a "gross insult to the Father of the Nation". Although they have demanded an investigation into the incident, it has stirred up the political atmosphere.
Opposition parties' attack
RJD and Congress have strongly condemned the incident. RJD workers took to the streets to protest and cleaned Gandhi's statue. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the incident in strong terms on social media, saying, "It has become the nature of BJP to insult Gandhiji's thoughts and values. This is a devious ploy to give political colour to Bapu, who is a symbol of non-violence and truth." Congress has also taken an aggressive stance on this, with local Congress leader Rajesh Kumar saying, "Gandhiji is an inspiration not only for India but also for the world. Giving political colour to his statue is an insult to the country's freedom struggle."
BJP's clarification
The BJP has taken a cautious stance on this issue. Local BJP leaders have claimed that the party has no hand in the incident. BJP spokesperson Sanjay Singh said, "This incident is unfortunate. We respect Gandhiji and respect his thoughts. This could be the act of some unknown persons. This matter will be investigated and action will be taken against the guilty." However, the opposition parties have strongly criticized this claim of the BJP, calling it "hollow".
Local citizens' anger
Local citizens in Muzaffarpur have also strongly condemned this incident. Residents and shopkeepers in the Gandhi Maidan area called this act "shameful". Local resident Ramesh Yadav said, "Placing the flag of a political party on Gandhiji's statue is an insult to his memory. This has hurt our sentiments." Some citizens have filed a complaint with the police and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
Similar incidents have also occurred before
This is not the first incident where a controversy has arisen related to Gandhi's statue. Earlier in 2021, a BJP flag was placed on a Gandhi statue in Palakkad, Kerala, which also sparked a major controversy there. After that incident, the police removed the flag and started an investigation. Also, in 2019, a video of Samajwadi Party leaders crying while cleaning a Gandhi statue in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, went viral, which also sparked political discussions.
Political significance of Gandhi statues
Statues of Mahatma Gandhi are considered symbols of non-violence, truth, and the struggle for freedom in India and around the world. These statues, located in many places in India, become the focal point of political and social movements. This statue in Gandhi Maidan in Muzaffarpur is the tallest bronze statue in the world, which was unveiled by the then Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in 2013. Since incidents of placing symbols or flags of political parties on such statues are frequent, questions are being raised about respecting Gandhi's thoughts.
Police investigation underway
The local police have started an investigation into the matter. The police have removed the cap and flag placed on the statue, and work is underway to find the culprits based on CCTV footage and other evidence. Muzaffarpur Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said, "We have taken a serious note of this matter. Strict action will be taken against the culprits."
Political implications
The incident is likely to further heat up the political atmosphere in Bihar. It may affect the local elections and other political developments in the coming days. The RJD and the Congress have prepared to take up the issue and surround the BJP, while the BJP has tried to distance itself from the matter. The hashtag #GandhiInsult is also trending on social media, and many have expressed strong reactions to it.
An incident has heated up the political atmosphere in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Saturday (September 14, 2025). A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cap and party flag were placed on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near a high school in Meenapur. A photo of this incident has gone viral on social media, triggering a political controversy. Opposition parties including the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress have strongly objected to this and launched a strong attack on the BJP.
Background to the incident
The incident took place during a program organized in the NDA camp. Unknown persons placed a BJP khadi cap and party flag on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Maidan in Meenapur, Muzaffarpur. A photo of this incident went viral on social media, triggering a wave of anger among local citizens and opposition party workers. Local RJD MLA Munna Yadav expressed strong protest, calling it a "gross insult to the Father of the Nation". Although they have demanded an investigation into the incident, it has stirred up the political atmosphere.
Opposition parties' attack
RJD and Congress have strongly condemned the incident. RJD workers took to the streets to protest and cleaned Gandhi's statue. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the incident in strong terms on social media, saying, "It has become the nature of BJP to insult Gandhiji's thoughts and values. This is a devious ploy to give political colour to Bapu, who is a symbol of non-violence and truth." Congress has also taken an aggressive stance on this, with local Congress leader Rajesh Kumar saying, "Gandhiji is an inspiration not only for India but also for the world. Giving political colour to his statue is an insult to the country's freedom struggle."
BJP's clarification
The BJP has taken a cautious stance on this issue. Local BJP leaders have claimed that the party has no hand in the incident. BJP spokesperson Sanjay Singh said, "This incident is unfortunate. We respect Gandhiji and respect his thoughts. This could be the act of some unknown persons. This matter will be investigated and action will be taken against the guilty." However, the opposition parties have strongly criticized this claim of the BJP, calling it "hollow".
Local citizens' anger
Local citizens in Muzaffarpur have also strongly condemned this incident. Residents and shopkeepers in the Gandhi Maidan area called this act "shameful". Local resident Ramesh Yadav said, "Placing the flag of a political party on Gandhiji's statue is an insult to his memory. This has hurt our sentiments." Some citizens have filed a complaint with the police and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
Similar incidents have also occurred before
This is not the first incident where a controversy has arisen related to Gandhi's statue. Earlier in 2021, a BJP flag was placed on a Gandhi statue in Palakkad, Kerala, which also sparked a major controversy there. After that incident, the police removed the flag and started an investigation. Also, in 2019, a video of Samajwadi Party leaders crying while cleaning a Gandhi statue in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, went viral, which also sparked political discussions.
Political significance of Gandhi statues
Statues of Mahatma Gandhi are considered symbols of non-violence, truth, and the struggle for freedom in India and around the world. These statues, located in many places in India, become the focal point of political and social movements. This statue in Gandhi Maidan in Muzaffarpur is the tallest bronze statue in the world, which was unveiled by the then Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in 2013. Since incidents of placing symbols or flags of political parties on such statues are frequent, questions are being raised about respecting Gandhi's thoughts.
Police investigation underway
The local police have started an investigation into the matter. The police have removed the cap and flag placed on the statue, and work is underway to find the culprits based on CCTV footage and other evidence. Muzaffarpur Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said, "We have taken a serious note of this matter. Strict action will be taken against the culprits."
Political implications
The incident is likely to further heat up the political atmosphere in Bihar. It may affect the local elections and other political developments in the coming days. The RJD and the Congress have prepared to take up the issue and surround the BJP, while the BJP has tried to distance itself from the matter. The hashtag #GandhiInsult is also trending on social media, and many have expressed strong reactions to it.
Background to the incident
The incident took place during a program organized in the NDA camp. Unknown persons placed a BJP khadi cap and party flag on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Maidan in Meenapur, Muzaffarpur. A photo of this incident went viral on social media, triggering a wave of anger among local citizens and opposition party workers. Local RJD MLA Munna Yadav expressed strong protest, calling it a "gross insult to the Father of the Nation". Although they have demanded an investigation into the incident, it has stirred up the political atmosphere.
Opposition parties' attack
RJD and Congress have strongly condemned the incident. RJD workers took to the streets to protest and cleaned Gandhi's statue. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the incident in strong terms on social media, saying, "It has become the nature of BJP to insult Gandhiji's thoughts and values. This is a devious ploy to give political colour to Bapu, who is a symbol of non-violence and truth." Congress has also taken an aggressive stance on this, with local Congress leader Rajesh Kumar saying, "Gandhiji is an inspiration not only for India but also for the world. Giving political colour to his statue is an insult to the country's freedom struggle."
BJP's clarification
The BJP has taken a cautious stance on this issue. Local BJP leaders have claimed that the party has no hand in the incident. BJP spokesperson Sanjay Singh said, "This incident is unfortunate. We respect Gandhiji and respect his thoughts. This could be the act of some unknown persons. This matter will be investigated and action will be taken against the guilty." However, the opposition parties have strongly criticized this claim of the BJP, calling it "hollow".
Local citizens' anger
Local citizens in Muzaffarpur have also strongly condemned this incident. Residents and shopkeepers in the Gandhi Maidan area called this act "shameful". Local resident Ramesh Yadav said, "Placing the flag of a political party on Gandhiji's statue is an insult to his memory. This has hurt our sentiments." Some citizens have filed a complaint with the police and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
Similar incidents have also occurred before
This is not the first incident where a controversy has arisen related to Gandhi's statue. Earlier in 2021, a BJP flag was placed on a Gandhi statue in Palakkad, Kerala, which also sparked a major controversy there. After that incident, the police removed the flag and started an investigation. Also, in 2019, a video of Samajwadi Party leaders crying while cleaning a Gandhi statue in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, went viral, which also sparked political discussions.
Political significance of Gandhi statues
Statues of Mahatma Gandhi are considered symbols of non-violence, truth, and the struggle for freedom in India and around the world. These statues, located in many places in India, become the focal point of political and social movements. This statue in Gandhi Maidan in Muzaffarpur is the tallest bronze statue in the world, which was unveiled by the then Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in 2013. Since incidents of placing symbols or flags of political parties on such statues are frequent, questions are being raised about respecting Gandhi's thoughts.
Police investigation underway
The local police have started an investigation into the matter. The police have removed the cap and flag placed on the statue, and work is underway to find the culprits based on CCTV footage and other evidence. Muzaffarpur Superintendent of Police Rakesh Kumar said, "We have taken a serious note of this matter. Strict action will be taken against the culprits."
Political implications
The incident is likely to further heat up the political atmosphere in Bihar. It may affect the local elections and other political developments in the coming days. The RJD and the Congress have prepared to take up the issue and surround the BJP, while the BJP has tried to distance itself from the matter. The hashtag #GandhiInsult is also trending on social media, and many have expressed strong reactions to it.
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