{"id":289517,"date":"2024-08-28T19:52:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altnews.in\/english-clone-2026\/?p=289517"},"modified":"2024-08-28T19:56:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:26:46","slug":"rahul-gandhi-has-shared-images-of-hindu-deities-several-times-rw-claim-opindia-article-have-no-basis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altnews.in\/english-clone-2026\/rahul-gandhi-has-shared-images-of-hindu-deities-several-times-rw-claim-opindia-article-have-no-basis\/","title":{"rendered":"Rahul Gandhi has shared images of Hindu deities several times; RW claim, OpIndia article have no basis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Right-wing propaganda outlet OpIndia recently published a report titled “Rahul Gandhi Extends Greetings on Janmashtami Without Lord Krishna\u2019s Image: Why Has He Been Avoiding Using Pictures of Hindu Gods?” In the article, they questioned the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, for not including images of Hindu deities in his greetings. According to their speculation, Gandhi’s decision to omit these images was an attempt to “create a neutral or impartial image that respects all religions equitably.”<\/p>\n

The author of the OpIndia article criticised this, calling it “an outright secularization of Hinduism.” They argued that “religion is the one aspect that is not and should not be secular; however, the prince of the grand old party is secularizing Hindu festivals solely to strengthen his secular credentials.” Here<\/a> is an archive of one of the initial versions of the article.<\/p>\n

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The same story was also published by OpIndia Hindi, featuring a cover image with two photos of Rahul Gandhi wearing a skullcap. (Archive<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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\u2014 \u0911\u092a\u0907\u0902\u0921\u093f\u092f\u093e (@OpIndia_in) August 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The claim was amplified by Right-wing influencer @MrSinha_, who uses his social media handles to share communal propaganda<\/a> regularly. (Archive<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Rahul Gandhi never uses Hindu gods\/goddess picture while wishing on our festivals..
\nIt seems he also follows the “Idol worshipping is haram” philosophy… pic.twitter.com\/6DJXAvrVhn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) August 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

BJP leader Giriraj Singh also amplified the same claim through a graphic. (Archive<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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OMG pic.twitter.com\/GFwE1Mv7yA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shandilya Giriraj Singh (@girirajsinghbjp) August 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Other users also amplified this claim. (Archives- 1<\/a>, 2<\/a>, 3<\/a>)<\/p>\n