New Delhi, March 12 -- BJP MP from Darbhanga, Gopal Jee Thakur, on Wednesday condemned the controversial statement of the Mayor of Bihar's Darbhanga on Holi who had suggested a two-hour break during Holi celebrations on March 14, which coincides with Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramzan.

A controversy erupted after the Mayor of Darbhanga, Bihar, proposed that playing Holi should be banned between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm- a two-hour break during Holi celebrations on March 14, which coincides with Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramzan.

Following the outrage, the Darbhanga Mayor expressed regret for her statement on Holi and clarified that she intended to maintain peace in the city.

"I have expressed regret over my statement. From...