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Himachal CM Leads ‘Radhe-Radhe’ Chants After Viral Video, Pushes Back at BJP’s ‘Anti-Sanatan’ Claim

Sukhu is seeking to blunt BJP criticism by stressing his own Sanatan practices.

Overview

  • In Dharamsala, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu publicly chanted ‘Radhe-Radhe’ and ‘Ram-Ram’ after criticism over a viral clip of him questioning schoolchildren’s ‘Radhe-Radhe’ greeting.
  • The BJP posted the video on its official X handle and accused the Congress and Sukhu of disrespecting Sanatana Dharma.
  • Congress has not issued a formal statement, with party insiders saying the exchange was informal and the clip was taken out of context.
  • Sukhu told reporters he does not need lessons on Sanatan Dharma and described it as good karma and service, citing practices like Govardhan Puja and Kanya Puja.
  • The episode drew national attention with objections from public figures such as Devkinandan Maharaj and intensified culture-focused debates across several Himachal districts.