Congress MP Manickam Tagore has criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for endorsing Sambhal CO’s remarks on Holi, advising Muslims to stay indoors to avoid colors. Tagore deemed this statement a violation of Article 15 and condemned CO Anuj Kumar Chaudhary’s suggestion, stating that it goes against the principles of unity and inclusivity. Chaudhary had urged Muslims to either remain at home during the festival or not raise objections if colored, drawing a parallel between Holi and Eid celebrations. The controversial statement has sparked a debate on social media and raised concerns about religious harmony and freedom of expression in India.