Fri Feb 07 13:51:24 UTC 2025: ## Haryana Minister Anil Vij Urges Couples to Celebrate Love on Radha Krishna Day Instead of Valentine’s Day
**Chandigarh, February 7** – With Valentine’s Week underway, Haryana Minister and senior BJP leader Anil Vij has voiced his disapproval of the Western holiday. In a statement on social media, Vij suggested that couples express their love on Radha Krishna Day instead of Valentine’s Day, citing the eternal love of Radha and Krishna as a more appropriate model.
Vij’s comments come as Valentine’s Day celebrations, which begin with Rose Day on February 7th and culminate on February 14th, often face opposition from Hindu groups in certain areas. While many couples use Valentine’s Day to express their affection, public displays of affection sometimes meet with resistance.
Vij’s suggestion provides an alternative celebration for those uncomfortable with the Valentine’s Day tradition. He highlights the enduring symbolism of Radha and Krishna’s love as a more spiritually significant way to express romantic feelings. The minister did not elaborate on which date should be considered “Radha Krishna Day”.
(Note: The unrelated final sentence about a Haryana BJP president and a rape case has been omitted as it is not pertinent to the main topic.)
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