What Does Vadra Know About Hindutva: Relative of Man Killed in J&K
In a recent controversy, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi’s husband Robert Vadra sparked outrage by stating that “Muslims are feeling weakened in India”. This statement has been met with widespread criticism from various quarters, with many accusing him of stoking Hindu-Muslim divide. One such critic is a relative of Manjunath Rao, a Karnataka-based man who lost his life in the terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam.
In an exclusive interview with Republic World, the victim’s relative expressed his shock and disappointment at Vadra’s statement. “What does he know about Hindutva?” he asked, his voice laced with emotion. “This was not expected from him. Terrorists don’t have any religion. He should take his words back.”
The victim’s relative, who wished to remain anonymous, recalled the fateful day when Manjunath Rao was killed in the terror attack. “I still remember the day he left for Pahalgam. He was so excited to visit the beautiful valley. But fate had other plans. I never got to see him again,” he said, his eyes welling up with tears.
The family was left shattered, and the loss of Manjunath Rao still feels like a fresh wound. “We were in shock, trying to come to terms with the tragedy. But what hurts even more is to see people like Robert Vadra making such divisive statements,” he said.
The victim’s relative pointed out that Vadra’s statement was not just hurtful, but also misleading. “He says Muslims are feeling weakened in India, but what about the countless Hindus who have lost their lives in terror attacks? What about the families who have suffered because of terrorism, regardless of their religion?” he asked.
The controversy surrounding Vadra’s statement has sparked a national debate on the issue of Hindu-Muslim divide. Many have accused him of trying to polarize the community, while others have defended him, saying that he was simply speaking the truth.
However, the victim’s relative is adamant that Vadra’s statement was nothing but a attempt to divide the nation. “We are not talking about Hindu-Muslim divide. We are talking about humanity. Terrorists don’t have any religion. They are just mindless individuals who want to spread fear and chaos. Why is Vadra speaking about religion instead of condemning terrorism?” he asked.
The victim’s relative also pointed out that Vadra’s statement was not just misguided, but also hurtful. “My brother was a Hindu, but he died in a terror attack. Did that make him less of a human being? Did that make his life any less valuable? No, it didn’t. And neither should anyone’s religion define their value in life,” he said.
As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Vadra’s statement, the victim’s relative’s words serve as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of terrorism on innocent lives. “We need to move forward, not backward. We need to focus on building a society that is based on love, compassion, and respect for all human beings, regardless of their religion,” he said.
As the country moves forward, it is essential that we learn from this controversy and strive to build a society that is more inclusive and compassionate. We must reject divisive rhetoric and instead promote unity and togetherness.
