She, however, hit back saying “love, sharing and empathy have no religion”.
Earlier, Amruta, who is a banker and social worker, was severely criticised after she tweeted photos from the event held in Mumbai.
launched-Be Santa-campaign, as Ambassador for @927BIGFM – to collect gifts from people -for poor children ,to bring… https://t.co/btDMwfuk51
— AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) 1513046902000
She was accused by a section of social media for “promoting evangelism”, “luring Hindus into the fold of Christianity” and “encouraging Christian missionaries” by “promoting their agenda”.
@fadnavis_amruta @927BIGFM @Mumbai927bigfm @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis Ma’m..you are leading Christian missionari… https://t.co/x8gnvnt926
— Partha (@pschaudhuri) 1513094405000
Some said she was promoting “cultural subversion”.
@fadnavis_amruta @927BIGFM @Mumbai927bigfm @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis It is a shame the BJP has chosen a couple… https://t.co/Q7bRjWrnCl
— John Pulpit (@ssaxe01s) 1513096420000
Amruta was also asked why she didn’t “oppose crackerless Diwali” and do something for the poor people during Hindu festivals.
@fadnavis_amruta @927BIGFM @Mumbai927bigfm @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis Did you do anything of this kind during Di… https://t.co/KqyNMmQtzn
— Hindu of Hindusthan (@latha1971vish) 1513061238000
In her defense, the first lady of Maharashtra claimed that she was a “proud Hindu” and would do all that she can to unite Indian citizens and bring in harmony.
“I can’t stop a serene action because of wrong deeds by some (referring to missionaries involved in forced conversion)”, she tweeted.
@ShefVaidya In my capacity as a Proud Hindu Citizen, I will always try to unite & bring in harmony wherever I can…. https://t.co/violLsh0ft
— AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) 1513081239000
“I’m a proud Hindu & like many, I celebrate every festival in my country & that is an individual choice. We represent the true spirit of our country and that doesn’t dilute our love towards our country, religion & humanity”, she further tweeted.
@927BIGFM @Mumbai927bigfm @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis Love , sharing & empathy have no religion – let’s accept al… https://t.co/A3ZyhQ2MDs
— AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) 1513053124000
Source : timesofindia
