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Congress’s Gaurav Pandhi sexualises PM Modi’s interaction with a girl during Raksha Bandhan, claims the child was ‘uncomfortable’: Here is the truth

OpIndia Staff - 31 August, 2026

In an X post, Gaurav Pandhi wrote, “So, has an older uncle ever held your hand so tightly that it made you uncomfortable? You tried to pull away, but he wouldn’t let go and instead squeezed it even harder?”

After withdrawing the Kriti Sanon Raksha Bandhan ad and admitting disrespect to Hindu festival, GIVA founder says he stands by the ad’s “intent”

OpIndia Staff - 30 August, 2026

GIVA had to remove its Rakshabandhan commercial with Kriti Sanon a day after its release after it drew massive criticism.

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GIVA Raksha Bandhan ad row: How Kriti Sanon turned the outrage to protect the Hindu festival’s sanctity into a feminism debate

Shraddha Pandey - 26 August, 2026

Kriti Sanon published an expected defence via her Instagram Story, arguing that the essence of festivals lies not in the clothes one wears but in the emotions and meaning held for the traditions. Regarding outrage over her outfit in the ad, Sanon asked, “When will we stop telling women what to wear??”

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GIVA pulls Kriti Sanon’s controversial Raksha Bandhan ad after backlash over inappropriate attire

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2026

Giva claimed, "We have the highest regard and deep respect for Indian culture, traditions and festivals," in a statement.

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OpIndia Ground Report: Taufiq murdered “rakhi sister” Neha for rejecting his wedding proposal, threw her off the 5th floor of the building to her...

अनुराग - 27 June, 2025

Taufiq, after making an emotional case that he doesn't have any sister, apparently treated Neha as his sister. The elder sister of Neha said that she used to tie Rakhi to him on Rakshabandhan.

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Cow slaughtered for ‘Niyaz’: Major breakthrough in Borasad cow slaughter case, police arrest absconding Sadiq, Hasim, and Aslam

OpIndia Staff - 7 October, 2024

Borasad police arrested three suspects Aslam, Hasim, and Sadiq in a cow slaughter case linked to the Muslim ritual 'Niyaz', sparking outrage on Rakshabandhan. The accused will now face legal proceedings.

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NCPCR calls for action against harassment of students during Hindu festivals, says schools should not ban customary items like rakhi, mehndi, tilak etc

OpIndia Staff - 1 September, 2024

The National Commission for Protection of Children Rights (NCPCR) has raised serious concerns relating to the treatment of children in schools concerning Hindu festival celebrations

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Dear Sudha Murty, Rakshabandhan wasn’t discovered due to Mughals, stop attributing Hindu festivals and cultures to Islamic invaders

Shraddha Pandey - 19 August, 2024

It is, thus clear that Sudha Murty has advertently or inadvertently ended up peddling the lies created by unreliable sources and propagated by contemporary Mughal cheerleaders.

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