Kanpur, Oct. 30 -- Congress MP Rajeev Shukla on Thursday defended Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Chhath Puja amid heavy criticism from the BJP.

Speaking to ANI, Shukla said that Rahul Gandhi met everyone on Chhath Puja and even congratulated the people of Bihar.

"This is absolutely false. Rahul Gandhi met with everyone on Chhath Puja. He congratulated the people of Bihar. Congress members organised the Chhath Puja. It's the BJP's habit to lie. The Congress party showed full respect and reverence to Chhath Maiya. In fact, Rahul Gandhi invited the youth of Bihar to the Chhath Puja...," he said.

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed said that the Lok Sabha LoP has not engaged in divisive politics like others.

"What Rahul Ga...