Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi criticized Congress and RJD leaders for allegedly dismissing Chhath as 'drama' while celebrating foreign festivals. He pointed to Lalu Prasad Yadav's Halloween celebration and claimed INDIA bloc leaders avoid visiting Ayodhya's temples, contrasting it with their global travels. This comes amid Bihar's upcoming assembly elections.
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