Chandrima Bhattacharya: BJP will pay price if it plays politics in Sindoor’s name, warns Minister | Watch

Chandrima Bhattacharya accuses BJP of promoting religious division through sindoor campaign and questions its intent clearly
Sindoor not mandatory for all women but respected emotionally across religions highlights India’s cultural diversity fully
BJP warned politicizing sindoor risks losing women voters who may reject attempts to exploit their religious sentiments

West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya responded sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on sindoor and the BJP’s campaign promising to deliver sindoor to every home. She accused the BJP of attempting to create religious and social divisions in the country through this initiative. Bhattacharya questioned which homes would receive sindoor under this campaign and suggested that it may signal an intent to deepen societal divides.

Bhattacharya emphasized that sindoor is not a mandatory tradition for women of all religions in India. She stated, “Women who do not wear sindoor also understand its emotional significance and respect it.” According to her, every religion has its own customs and beliefs, and not wearing sindoor does not mean disrespect towards it. Her comments highlighted the cultural diversity present in India regarding religious and social practices.

Warning the BJP against politicizing sindoor, Bhattacharya said, “If BJP wants to play politics in the name of sindoor, then they will have to pay the price for it. Women’s votes will not be won this way.” She cautioned that attempts to appeal to women voters through religious symbolism may have political consequences for the BJP, indicating potential resistance from women voters if their sentiments are exploited.

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