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Dy CM DK Shivakumar takes holy dip at Kumbh Mela, signals Congress' soft Hindutva


Published on 2025-02-10 02:00:46 - MSN
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  • BENGALURU: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with his wife Usha, took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, where the Kumbh Mela is happening,

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, participated in the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. This act is seen as part of the Congress party's strategy to embrace 'soft Hindutva' to counter the BJP's Hindutva politics. Shivakumar's visit included performing rituals and offering prayers, signaling an attempt by the Congress to connect with Hindu sentiments and traditions. This move comes amidst ongoing political debates about the role of religion in politics, with critics arguing that it might dilute the secular ethos of the Congress party. However, supporters view it as a necessary adaptation to engage with the electorate on cultural and religious grounds.

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