AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, criticising its alleged ‘Ghar Ghar Sindoor Abhiyan’ and calling it a political gimmick. He labelled the campaign as “One Nation, One Husband” scheme, questioning the BJP’s intent and its implications on Indian traditions.
In a post on X, Singh said, “In Indian culture, sindoor signifies the long life and well-being of a woman’s husband. It’s a symbol of pride and dignity. But now, after promoting ‘One Nation, One Election’ and ‘One Nation, One Leader’, the PM seems to be pushing ‘One Nation, One Husband’.”
He further questioned whether the BJP expects all women in the country to symbolically accept Prime Minister Narendra Modi as their husband. “This is not just a gimmick, it’s an insult to women. Sindoor has emotional significance. It should not be misused for political mileage,” Singh said, adding that Operation Sindoor was being misrepresented.
The BJP has denied claims that its members are distributing sindoor to households, calling the reports misleading. However, the controversy gained momentum after the Congress unit in Kerala posted a satirical poster showing PM Modi with the caption “One Nation, One Husband.”
The BJP’s Karnataka unit hit back, accusing the Congress of insulting Hindus and politicising religious symbols. In response, the Kerala Congress reiterated that sindoor, as per Hindu tradition, is given by a husband—not a political leader—and slammed the BJP for “abusing Hinduism for political gains.”
The debate comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. India responded with Operation Sindoor, launching targeted strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Military exchanges have since ceased after high-level talks between the two nations’ DGMOs.