A top astrologer said the number 9 is considered a symbol of perfection (File)
Bhopal:
The Congress announced the first list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh elections at 9.09 am on the first day of Navratri, a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Madhya Pradesh Congress media cell president KK Mishra said the decision to release the first list of 144 candidates was taken in view of the auspicious festival.
“Since there is no difference in politics and family life, ensuring favorable timing in our culture and values, this coincidence is important,” he said.
A top astrologer said that the number 9 is considered a symbol of perfection. “In Navratri, when Navadurga is worshiped, ‘9’ represents the blessings of Navadurga,” said Adya Pathak.
Reacting to this, the BJP hit out at the Congress and called the party “double-faced”. “If Congress cares so much about Sanatana Dharma, why are they part of INDIA alliance – which opposes the name of Lord Ram,” said BJP spokesperson Pankaj Chaturvedi.
The Congress on Sunday released the first list of 144 candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, including state unit president and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath from Chhindwara.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who belongs to the BJP, will contest from his traditional Budhni seat.
Besides Madhya Pradesh, the party has also declared candidates for 30 seats in Chhattisgarh and 55 in Telangana.
