‘Ganga at your doorstep to wash your feet’: UP minister Sanjay Nishad’s flood remark draws flak; opposition calls it insult to suffering, faith

Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy during a visit to flood-hit Kanpur Dehat by suggesting the Ganga’s floodwaters were there to cleanse a woman’s feet, offering a path to heaven. This remark drew criticism from opposition parties, who deemed it insensitive amidst the suffering of flood-affected residents.