Message To Save Water On Holi Is ‘Cultural Terrorism’: MP Minister Vishvas Sarang

He said the people should take a pledge to save water, but spreading this message only during the festival of Holi will do no good.

Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang (File Photo)

Bhopal: Claiming the message to save water on Holi is an attack on the Hindu festivals, Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang on Thursday termed it as “cultural terrorism”.

He said the people should take a pledge to save water, but spreading this message only during the festival of Holi will do no good.

“How much water do we use during Holi? Save water throughout the year. Why does such a message revolve around our festivals only? Sarang asked while interacting with the media here, PTI reported.

Asserting the message is aimed at distancing youth from the Hindu festivals connected to the culture and tradition, Sarang said: “This is an attack on our upcoming generation.”

“Cultural terrorism is being spread in this country,” he alleged.

The Madhya Pradesh minister further said the people come out with the message to save water on Holi, but waste gallons of water to clean their cars.

“These people in the name of environment are attacking our Hindu festivals,” he claimed.

Sarang’s remarks come as ‘Holika Dahan’ is being observed today.

‘Dhulivandan’ during which the people apply colours to each other will be celebrated on Friday.