Devendra Fadnavis's wife trolled for 'spreading Christianity', advised to promote Hindu festivals

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta Fadnavis became the latest target of online distort for sharing a photograph from an event that she attended recently in Mumbai. 

Amruta, who attended a Christmas charity event on Monday, shared a photograph on Twitter with caption: "launched-Be Santa-campaign, as Ambassador for @927BIGFM - to collect gifts from people -for poor children ,to bring smiles to their faces during this Christmas.Drop ur gifts at nearest @927BIGFM & Feel the joy -as best way to multiply your happiness is by sharing it with others."

launched-Be Santa-campaign, as Ambassador for @927BIGFM - to collect gifts from people -for poor children ,to bring smiles to their faces during this Christmas.Drop ur gifts at nearest @927BIGFM & Feel the joy -as best way to multiply your happiness is by sharing it with others pic.twitter.com/r5UTAi3nDY — AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) December 12, 2017

Soon after the photograph was shared, some users slammed her for promoting a charity linked to Christmas, while others accused her of spreading Christianity. 

I hope madam@amruta_fadnavis n hubby Dave can appeal to their coreligionists to not wear Santa suits this Xmas as they cause pollution in production. Just like they appealed against crackers on Diwali. Oh and no crackers on new year please.

— rajeev bhardwaj (@rajeev579) December 12, 2017

Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis OR FERNANDES ?? Please leave some space for Hindus too. Take it from a Voter of Maharashtra, this Secular Sycophancy won't do any good to your husband's vote bank politics. Before next Maharashtra elections he will be KICKED OUT by Modi for this. https://t.co/Pj10wX0qEK — Uch2828 (@Uch28281) December 13, 2017

Later, the Maharashtra Chief Minister's wife had to issue a clarification over her post. 

"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. In my capacity as a Proud Hindu Citizen, I will always try to unite & bring in harmony wherever I can. But just wish to remind you that empathetic journalists & journalism should not ignite the fire of religious differences .Ican’t stop a serene action bcoz of some wrong deeds!," Amruta's said in a tweet.

In another tweet, she tagged the Maharashtra Chief Minister and said, "Love , sharing & empathy have no religion - let’s accept all positivity around us & stay away from negative thoughts & demotivating energies."

Love , sharing & empathy have no religion - let’s accept all positivity around us & stay away from negative thoughts & demotivating energies ! @ShefVaidya — AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) December 12, 2017

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 .... — AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) December 12, 2017

"In my capacity as a Proud Hindu Citizen,  I will always try to unite & bring in harmony wherever I can. But just wish to remind you that empathetic journalists & journalism should not ignite the fire of  religious differences .Ican’t stop a serene action bcoz of some wrong deeds!," she said.