Prayagraj gets saffron-wash

A businessman in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has filed an FIR alleging that people have painted his house saffron on the instructions of BJP leaders, according to multiple media reports. He has also claimed that he received threats whenever he asked to stop. Not just his house, many houses have been painted saffron without the consent of the homeowners. BJP leader and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister of Civil Aviation Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ has been accused of the misdeed in another FIR. The minister in reply to the allegations has said that those painting are "development work" and termed the controversy in 'needless'. Let us take a look at how the houses look like.

BJP leader and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister of Civil Aviation Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ has been accused of the misdeed in one of the FIRs for the

Nandi has also branded the FIRs as conspiracy, adding that some people do not like beautification. Credit: PTI

It is alleged that many houses have been painted saffron without the consent of the homeowners. Credit: PTI

The businessman who filed the FIR has also claimed that he received threats whenever he asked to stop. Credit: PTI

The businessman alleged that the constitutional safeguards of a citizen should not be tampered with. Credit: PTI

In the 2017 UP Assembly elections, Nandi was elected from Allahabad constituency for the BJP. Credit: PTI

Formerly known as Allahabad, the name of the city was changed to Prayagraj by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October, 2018. Credit: PTI

After 2017, the city slowly but steadily transformed into a BJP bastion, and the name change in 2018 created a controversy. Credit: PTI

The Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is one of the most famous and historic Hindu pilgrimages, which attracts people from all parts of the world. Credit: PTI