Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel Compares Rahul Gandhi to Lord Krishna

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has sparked a political controversy by comparing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to Lord Krishna. During a Govardhan Puja event at his residence, Baghel stated that just as Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain to protect the people, Rahul Gandhi is currently working to protect the nation, the Constitution, and the youth. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly condemned the remarks, labeling the comparison as the height of sycophancy. BJP MLA Purandar Mishra alleged that Rahul Gandhi carries a mountain of corruption and misconduct, while MP Santosh Pandey criticized the comparison as deeply offensive to religious sentiments. In response, the Congress party hit back, claiming that the BJP is acting out of fear regarding the influence of Rahul Gandhi and Bhupesh Baghel.