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Rashid Kidwai's Take: Political Iftar Gatherings Paused, Non-BJP Leaders Also Abstain
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Political Iftars Fade: Delhi's Grand Tradition Disappears, Even Non-BJP Leaders Opt Out
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15-03-2026, 08:00
Political Iftars Fade: Delhi's Grand Tradition Disappears, Even Non-BJP Leaders Opt Out
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Political Iftar parties in Delhi have largely disappeared, with even non-BJP leaders, including Congress, distancing themselves from the tradition.
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Historically, Presidents, PMs, and CMs hosted Iftars for community harmony; now, they are mostly limited to common Muslim gatherings.
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Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi hosted a notable Iftar this season, inviting Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, a rare political gathering.
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The tradition, credited to Indira Gandhi (1980) or Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna (1973-75), is now seen by Muslim Ulemas as a 'political spectacle'.
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APJ Abdul Kalam stopped Rashtrapati Bhavan Iftar in 2003, donating funds to orphanages, a move widely praised for its intent.
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