'Buy Chhath Puja material from those who respect this festival': Union minister Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh sparked controversy by urging devotees to buy Chhath Puja materials only from those who "respect the festival," raising concerns about religious intolerance. The four-day festival, which began on Tuesday, is being celebrated with traditional fervor in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, with devotees offering prayers to the Sun God for sustaining life on Earth.
