Mumbai, Nov. 9 -- Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) national spokesperson Clyde Crasto slammed the BJP amid the ongoing political controversy over Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's Diwali-Eid remark, asserting that India remains a secular nation where people of all faiths celebrate each other's festivals together.

Speaking to ANI, Crasto highlighted the country's shared cultural fabric and criticised the ruling party for giving a political slant to religious traditions.

"India is a secular country. People of all castes and religions come together to celebrate festivals. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians celebrate their respective festivals, with people from other communities joining them," Crasto said....