New Delhi, March 12 -- Samajwadi Party MP Awadesh Prasad has slammed the BJP's "double-engine government" for creating a baseless controversy around Darbhanga Mayor Anjum Ara's statement on Holi and Ramzan.

Prasad accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from the country's pressing issues, such as inflation, unemployment, and law and order.

"Those who are creating this baseless controversy are from BJP's double-engine government. They are confusing the people so that they do not discuss our country's present problems like inflation, unemployment and law and order... The police, government and the administration are in place to ensure that all festivals are celebrated peacefully...," said Prasad.

A controversy erupted after the May...