Congress Workers Wash Maharashtra Unit Chief Nana Patole's Feet; Viral Video Sparks Controversy

A widely circulated video on internet show Congress workers washing feet of party Maharashtra chief Nana Patole and now it has sparked a political row. According to the reports, the incident happened on Monday when Nana Patole visited Wadegaon to attend an event, and as a token of respect, some people washed his feet.

However, it was not acceptable by many social media users including some BJP leaders. Sharing the video of the incident, BJP leader Amit Malviya accused Nana Patole of creating a social divide and insulting people.

In a post on X, former twitter, Malviya said "A Congress worker is seen washing Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole's feet. It is the same party that went around lying to the Dalits that if BJP comes to power they will change the Constitution and remove reservation. And now this... How is this acceptable?"

Hitting back at the trolls and the state ruling saffron party, Nana Patole said that his feet were muddied after taking part in a procession of the holy symbolic footprints of Saint Gajanan Maharaj. He called the incident an example of lack of development in the region as there was no pipeline water connection, so people had to pour water on his feet with a mug.

In a shocking video, a Congress worker is seen washing Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole’s feet. It is the same party that went around lying to the Dalits that if BJP comes to power they will change the Constitution and remove reservation. And now this… How is this… pic.twitter.com/Fg1YvsvYzD

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 18, 2024

"I had gone to Akola to seek the blessings of Gajanan Maharaj at a ground where palkhi was kept during an ongoing yatra. The ground was muddy and my feet got soiled. So I washed my feet while our worker poured water on it. I do everything in broad daylight. I am not ashamed of anything," Patole said.

"The worker was pouring water (on my feet). There was no tap - 'Har ghar mein nal, har ghar mein jal' (a reference to BJP's water guarantee). Otherwise I would have used water from the tap," he added.