There is an all-round uproar over Akhilesh Yadav’s statement regarding Diwali. Vishwa Hindu Parishad has also expressed protest against Akhilesh Yadav’s statement. VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal said that the former Chief Minister of UP is reciting Christmas songs on Diwali. Deepmalika’s lamps lit his heart so much that after giving advice to 100 crore Hindus, he said, ‘Don’t waste money on lamps and candles, learn from Christmas.

Vinod Bansal posted on social media platform More foreigners are sacrificed on festivals than indigenous people.

‘We will have to learn from Christians for the customs of Diwali’

He further said that the Hindu society will now have to learn from Christians for the customs and methods of Diwali, which was celebrated since the time when Christianity was not even born. The orgy of illegal conversion on the holy land of Lord Ram and Shri Krishna took place under the patronage of such leaders, who also kept their cabinet full of Jihadis and criminals.

Just listen…
To this former Chief Minister of UP, who is reciting Christmas songs on Diwali. Deepmalika’s lamps burned his heart so much that after giving advice to 100 crore Hindus, he said, ‘Don’t waste money on lamps and candles, learn from Christmas.’

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Vinod Bansal Vinod Bansal October 19, 2025

Vinod Bansal said that he is saying that there is a suggestion in the name of Lord Prabhu Shri Ram, this is the time of Christmas in the world, the entire city gets lit up and they keep it shining for months. Just learn from them. Why spend again and again on lamps and candles and use this mind?

Hey Tipu, have some shame – Vinod Bansal

Taking aim at Akhilesh Yadav, VHP spokesperson said that the Christmas of foreign beliefs coming after two months seems to have already arrived. But after 2 days on Diwali, by purchasing two lamps made by the hands of our potter brothers, the fraudsters of PDA seem to be getting rid of their bankruptcy on Diwali. He further said, Hey Tipu, have some shame. It is not right to be so jealous of the splendor of Ayodhya and the happiness of Hindus.

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Before Diwali, the statement of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has created a stir. He said why do we have to spend money on candles. We should learn from Christmas. He also said that in the condition of UP, there is jam at many places.

Giving the example of Christmas, Akhilesh Yadav said, ‘I do not want to give any suggestion, but I will definitely give the name of Lord Ram. All over the world, cities come alive during Christmas and this continues for months. We need. Why do we have to spend money on lamps and candles and why do we have to think so much about it? What can we expect from it? This should be removed.

He said that we will ensure that there are more beautiful lights. There is traffic jam everywhere in Lucknow, yet it is being called a smart city. FIR should be registered against the officer who declared Lucknow’s thirty. There is so much garbage and traffic in the city, yet we are unable to control the traffic.

BJP’s reaction to Akhilesh’s statement

SP Chief is embroiled in controversy after his statement about not lighting candles. BJP has opposed his statement. There has been a reaction from BJP on this statement. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said, ‘SP has been a party with anti-Hindu history and opposing the Ram Mandir movement.’

He says that the party which opened fire on Ram devotees and kept Ayodhya in darkness for years is now protesting against lighting of lamps. Shahzad further said that he was feeling proud when the SP leader celebrated in Saifai which did not benefit anyone.

Let us tell you, this statement of Akhilesh Yadav has caused a political uproar. Strong opposition is being expressed by BJP to his comment.