Himachal CM performs 'Samosa Aarti' on Diwali, draws flak

BJP leader's unusual Diwali ritual sparks controversy

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has drawn criticism for performing 'Samosa Aarti' on Diwali.

Thakur, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, was seen performing the ritual at a Diwali celebration in Shimla on Sunday. In a video of the incident, Thakur is seen holding a plate of samosas and performing aarti with it.

The ritual has been met with criticism from many quarters, with some calling it "disrespectful" and "un-Hindu". The Congress party has also attacked Thakur, with state Congress chief Kuldeep Singh Rathore saying that the ritual was "an insult to the Hindu religion".

Thakur has defended his actions, saying that he performed the ritual to "promote the state's local cuisine". He also said that the ritual was not intended to be disrespectful to any religion.

The 'Samosa Aarti' has sparked a debate about the role of religion in society. Some argue that the ritual is a harmless way to celebrate Diwali, while others believe that it is disrespectful to the Hindu religion.

The debate is likely to continue in the coming days, with both sides of the argument making their case.