New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for celebrating Halloween with his grandchildren. Halloween, which traces its roots to ancient Celtic traditions, is celebrated worldwide with ghostly decorations, themed parties, creative costumes, and the beloved custom of trick-or-treating.

The BJP's remarks came in response to Yadav's earlier comment describing the Maha Kumbh Mela as "faltu" or meaningless.

The party further noted that individuals who mock or disrespect matters of faith will not earn the votes of the people of Bihar. In a post on X, BJP Kisan Morcha wrote, "Don't forget, people of Bihar, this is the same Lalu Yadav who called the grand Kumbh of ...