BJP vs Congress Over Madhya Pradesh Order On Krishna Janmashtami In Schools
NDTV
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav dismissed the Congress' objection, declaring the state had been blessed by Lord Krishna and emphasised the significance of the festival.
A Madhya Pradesh government directive to schools and colleges in the state - to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, or the birth of Krishna - has sparked a political squabble between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, with the latter accusing the saffron party of trying to politicise education.
The Congress has asserted that centres of learning should remain "only for studies". MLA Arif Masood demanded to know "why this government is engaged in ruining educational institutions".
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav dismissed the Congress' objection, declaring the state had been blessed by Lord Krishna and emphasised the historical and cultural significance of the festival. He pointed to popular tourist sites in Madhya Pradesh - including Narayan, Amjhera, and Janapav Dham - that are associated with Krishna, and announced plans to develop these areas as pilgrimage destinations.
