Patna, March 13 -- Janata Dal (United) leader Abhishek Jha on Thursday criticized the directive to cover mosques during Holi, calling it an unfortunate move that would create unnecessary controversy in an election year.

"It has been said to cover mosques at the time of Holi. This is very unfortunate. Holi festival has fallen on a Friday four times in the last ten years. On March 18, 2022, Holi was celebrated on a Friday, yet no disputes arose. This is an election year, and some people make such statements just to gain media TRP. India is a secular and democratic country where people of all castes and religions have the right to practice their faith. It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure that such incidents do not happe...