Vishwa Hindu Parishad criticised comments of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, who, before Deepotsav celebrations, suggested learning from Christmas celebrations, saying, "Why do we've to spend money on lamps and candles?" VHP's Vinod Bansal said, "The so-called messiah of jihadis...who calls himself a Yadav, seems to love Christians more than Hindus." "Go celebrate Christmas in Vatican City," he added.