{
  "id": 11691819,
  "title": "Binoy Viswam opposes Tirunavaya Kumbh Mela, BJP hits back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/binoy-viswam-opposes-tirunavaya-kumbh-mela-bjp-hits-back",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:35:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/binoy-viswam-opposes-tirunavaya-kumbh-mela-bjp-hits-back/article71540605.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam criticized the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for organizing a Kumbh Mela in Tirunavaya, prompting a political controversy. The BJP accused Viswam of opposing Hindu traditions, while the party's leaders emphasized that the Kumbh Mela would continue as planned. Viswam claimed that the RSS and BJP were influenced by Mussolini and Hitler, and accused the Center of weakening Parliament and the Constitution. BJP officials countered Viswam's remarks, asserting that Tirunavaya is not his ancestral property and that the Kumbh Mela would continue to attract devotees and religious leaders. They also accused Viswam of opposing Hindu beliefs for political gain and trying to create divisions between Hindus and Muslims.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Binoy Viswam, CPI State secretary, opposes Tirunavaya Kumbh Mela organized by RSS.",
    "BJP accuses Viswam of opposing Hindu traditions and claims Kumbh Mela will proceed.",
    "Viswam alleges RSS and BJP influenced by Mussolini and Hitler, criticizes weakening Constitution."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}