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Ravi Kishan Urges Eco-Friendly Holi, Takes Dig at Opposition Ahead of 2027

BJP MP Ravi Kishan encouraged celebrating Holi traditionally with abeer and gulal, warning against chemical colours and emphasizing the festival's role in ending disputes and fostering love. He also took a political jab, predicting the BJP will break its 2017 record in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections while stating the opposition will "lose badly." Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended Holi greetings, highlighting the festival's themes of social equality, harmony, and fighting negative tendencies. As part of the celebrations, CM Adityanath visited a Gorakhpur gaushala to feed calves and apply gulal, spreading a message of compassion.

Key Points: BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Holi Unity, Eco-Celebration & 2027 Polls

  • Advocate for natural Holi colours
  • Holi as a tool to end conflicts
  • Political dig at opposition for 2027 polls
  • Emphasis on love and voluntary celebration
  • CM Yogi's message of social harmony
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Holi meant to end disputes, promote unity, says BJP MP Ravi Kishan

BJP MP Ravi Kishan advocates for traditional Holi with abeer, promotes unity, and predicts BJP's 2027 UP election record. CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings.

"Don't play Holi with those chemical colours, play with abeer or gulal. This festival is meant to end disputes. - Ravi Kishan"

Gorakhpur, March 4

As Holi, the festival characterised by colours and joy, is being celebrated, BJP's MP from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan, encouraged people to observe it traditionally and harmoniously. He warned against the use of chemical colours and suggested using abeer and gulal, highlighting that the festival aims to end conflicts and promote love and unity.

While singing and enjoying the festivities, Kishan said, "Don't play Holi with those chemical colours, play with abeer or gulal. This festival is meant to end disputes. Don't create conflicts; there's already so much conflict in the world. Everyone should stay in love and play Holi with love. If someone doesn't want to play Holi, don't play with them."

Taking a dig at the opposition ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, he added, "We are winning in Kolkata, and in the south, we are making strong inroads. The record of 2017 is set to be broken in 2027. Opposition, don't take it badly -- you are going to lose badly."

Earlier, he also said on X, "...May Holi, a festival symbolising the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness and devotion over oppression, bring happiness, prosperity, and well-being to all of you, and may harmony and affection continue to grow. I pray that Lord Narayana's blessings remain upon you all."

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi. Posting on X, he said, "Heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the sacred festival of Holi, the festival of colours, enthusiasm, and social harmony. Holi symbolises social equality, harmony, and joy, bringing happiness, peace, and prosperity into the lives of all residents."

The Chief Minister also prayed to Lord Shri Ram, hoping the festival brings happiness, prosperity, peace, new energy, and fresh enthusiasm to everyone. He emphasised celebrating festivals with dignity, noting, "Do not engage in any action that violates the dignity of festivals and celebrations. Holi inspires us to fight against negative tendencies such as unrighteousness, falsehood, and injustice."

As part of the celebrations, the Chief Minister visited the Gorakhpur Gaushala, feeding jaggery to calves and applying gulal, spreading a message of love and compassion for all living beings.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Why does everything have to become political? He started well talking about harmony and natural colours, then suddenly jumps to elections and opposition. Can't we have one festival message without politics? Just wish everyone a happy Holi.
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Aman W
Respect for CM Yogi's visit to the gaushala. That's the real spirit of Holi - showing compassion to all living beings. The message of social harmony and fighting injustice is what we need to remember.
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Sarah B
I'm visiting India for Holi for the first time and this article is helpful to understand the deeper meaning. It's not just a colour party but about unity and righteousness. Looking forward to experiencing the real tradition!
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Vikram M
"If someone doesn't want to play Holi, don't play with them" - this is the most important line! Consent matters even during festivals. No forcing colours on strangers or people who are working. Play with joy, not harassment.
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Karthik V
The essence of Holi is indeed burying old grudges. We should all reach out to someone we've had differences with. Let the colours wash away conflicts. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful celebration! 🎨

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