Tejashwi hasn’t uttered single word on Muharram lynching in Bihar: BJP
The recent lynching of a Hindu man during a Muharram procession in Motihari, Bihar, has sent shockwaves across the nation. The incident has raised questions about the safety and security of minority communities in the state, particularly Hindus. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has now taken to social media to express its disappointment and discontent with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its leader, Tejashwi Yadav, over their silence on the issue.
On Twitter, BJP leader Amit Malviya posted a scathing attack on Tejashwi Yadav, stating that the Bihar Leader of Opposition hasn’t uttered a single word on the lynching incident. Malviya’s tweet read, “Tejashwi recently got ‘Shahbuddin zindabad’ slogan raised from stage and immediately, chaotic elements began attacking Hindus under guise of Muharram procession. Is Muslim appeasement so dominant in RJD’s politics?”
For those who may not be aware, Shahbuddin is a controversial politician who was acquitted of murder charges in 2017. His acquittal was widely condemned by many, and his name has been associated with controversy and violence in the past.
Malviya’s tweet has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many questioning the RJD’s silence on the Muharram lynching incident. The BJP leader’s comments have also raised questions about the RJD’s priorities and whether they are more focused on appeasing a particular community than on ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
The incident in Motihari is a stark reminder of the growing tensions and divisions between different communities in Bihar. The state has witnessed several instances of communal violence in recent years, and the lynching of a Hindu man during a Muharram procession has only added to the sense of unease and fear.
The RJD, which has been in opposition since the 2015 Assembly elections, has been accused of playing politics over the incident. Tejashwi Yadav, who is also the younger son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been criticized for his silence on the issue. The BJP, which has been in power at the Centre since 2014, has been quick to capitalize on the RJD’s silence and has been using the incident to attack the opposition party.
The BJP’s criticism of the RJD is not entirely unfounded. The RJD has been accused of pandering to a particular community and of using divisive politics to garner votes. The party’s silence on the Muharram lynching incident has only added to these allegations.
In fact, the RJD’s silence on the issue has been seen as a major setback for the party, which has been trying to project itself as a champion of minority rights. The party’s failure to condemn the lynching incident and to take a strong stand against communal violence has only added to the perception that it is more interested in appeasing a particular community than in ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
The BJP, on the other hand, has been quick to condemn the lynching incident and has been calling for strong action against those responsible. The party’s leaders have been using the incident to attack the RJD and to project themselves as the champions of Hindu interests.
In conclusion, the silence of Tejashwi Yadav and the RJD on the Muharram lynching incident in Motihari is a matter of concern. The incident highlights the growing tensions and divisions between different communities in Bihar and the need for political parties to take a strong stand against communal violence.
As Amit Malviya’s tweet suggests, the RJD’s silence on the issue has raised questions about the party’s priorities and whether it is more focused on appeasing a particular community than on ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. The BJP’s criticism of the RJD is not entirely unfounded, and the party’s silence on the issue has only added to the perception that it is more interested in playing politics than in ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
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