New Delhi, Oct 25: With an aim to insult Hindus, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan slammed Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's remark of 'natak-nautanki' (drama) about 'Kanya Pujan'.

 

Speaking to ANI, CM Chouhan on Tuesday said, "When the whole nation was doing 'Kanya Pujan' yesterday, Digvijaya Singh ji called this 'natak-nautanki'. People like you can't tolerate the respect given to women. I ask Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi that is worshipping our daughters a 'nautanki'? Congress should clear its stand on this."

 

"Digvijay Singh ji, you stooped to such a low level while opposing Sanatana Dharma and Shivraj Singh Chouhan that you are protesting the worship of the daughters. This is an emotional matter for me, a matter of conscience. I worship daughters and will continue to worship," CM Chouhan added.

 

The Chief Minister also pointed out that someone who referred to women using derogatory terms like “tunch maal” and “item” couldn’t possibly comprehend the true essence and significance of “Kanya Pujan.”

 

CM also stated that worshipping daughters is a cherished tradition in Sanatan culture, observed by the entire nation. The comments by Digvijay Singh meant to disregard efforts by CM Shivraj however took a u-turn when his statement went viral

 

Notably, while addressing a press conference in the state capital on Monday, the Congress leader said, "I have not seen a person who does more drama than the Chief Minister (Madhya Pradesh), now even Prime Minister Narendra Modi feels threatened by him."

 

Singh made the remark in view of CM Chouhan performing Kanya Pujan at CM House on the occasion of the last day of Navratri on Monday. During the function, CM Chouhan showered flower petals on girls, washed their feet and served food to them. The chief minister also fed the girls on the occasion.