West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has called for the abandonment of PM Modi's inclusive slogan 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,' advocating instead for a focus on those who are supportive of the party. While the increasing muslim population in the state has become a matter of life and death for Assam chief minister Himanta Bishwa Sharma.
Massive Statements by the WB LoP
Suvendu Adhikari, who is also the leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, has given a new slogan “Jo hamare saath hum unke saath”. (We are with those who are with us).
He also said that there is no need for a minority morcha for the BJP and let’s put an end to ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. Additionally, he asserted, "We will protect Hindus and save the Constitution".
What is Behind Such Statements?
Suvendu's remark comes as an analysis of voting patterns showed that the minority community emerged as a major hindrance to the BJP's target of winning 30 of Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha seats. The BJP won just 12 seats, down from the 18 it won in the 2019 polls. Also, the party failed miserably in the recently held by-elections.
Adhikari was under fire from a section of BJP leaders as he had a say in the selection of candidates for about 30 seats.
Increasing Muslim Population is a Matter of Concern for Assam CM
In another similar statement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed significant concern over the state's changing demographics, noting that the Muslim population has risen dramatically.
Sarma revealed that the Muslim population in Assam has reached 40%, up from 12% in 1951 and emphasized that this demographic change is a matter of life and death for him, not merely a political issue.
Linking the Crime Directly to a Particular Segment of People
Sarma voiced concerns about criminal activities involving a segment of people from a particular religion, particularly after the Lok Sabha elections, without specifying the community.
Sarma claimed that Bangladeshi-origin minority communities predominantly supported Congress in the recent elections, disregarding BJP-led development efforts in the state and at the central level.
If not in the entire country, these statements by senior BJP leaders, at least in some states like West Bengal and Assam, indicate a shift towards a more divisive and communal agenda. By Abandoning the its inclusive "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" approach, the party seems to be favoring a focus on Hindu majoritarianism and targeting minority communities.
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