1. The Congress party has reportedly criticized the Ministry of Culture's decision to confer the Gandhi Peace Prize on Gita Press, calling it 'ironic'. 2. The party claims that the decision goes against the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, who was known to promote religious harmony and tolerance. 3. The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, however, has welcomed the decision and congratulated Gita Press for the honour. 4. The Gita Press is an important printing and publication house for Hindu religious texts and books, and is seen by some as a representative of Hindu culture. 5. The decision to award the Gandhi Peace Prize to Gita Press has sparked debate around the relationship between Hinduism, culture, and politics in India. 6. Some critics argue that the decision is a reflection of the current government's promotion of a Hindutva ideology, which seeks to emphasize the primacy of Hindu culture and religion in India. 7. Others argue that the decision is a recognition of the contribution of the Gita Press to Indian culture and literature, and is in line with the Gandhian principle of promoting pluralism and harmony.