Mumbai, Nov. 13 -- Political leaders have shared contrasting reactions to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's X post regarding Chhath Puja, with Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam objecting to Thackeray's stance and Congress leader Husain Dalwai expressing support for it.

Reacting to the post, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam questioned Thackeray's message and stated that the festival has no link to elections.

"I also tried to read and understand Raj Thackeray's lengthy X post. After reading it, the first question that came to my mind was: What exactly are you trying to say?" Nirupam said.

"This entire event has nothing to do with the Uttar Pradesh elections. Elections will come and go, but Chhath Puja has been celebrate...