Imagine a leader standing in a big hall and saying, “We will throw out Muslim MLAs when we form the next government!” Shocking, right? But that’s exactly what Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said. Meanwhile, far away in Uttar Pradesh, another BJP leader, Ketakee Singh, suggested that Muslim patients should have a separate hospital section. These words are not just hurtful—they are dangerous.
Does This Even Help in Elections?
Some politicians think that talking against one community will help them get more votes. But actually, the numbers tell a different story.
- In West Bengal, BJP used similar speech before the 2024 elections, but they lost 6 seats compared to 2019. TMC won big.
- In Uttar Pradesh, BJP dropped from 62 seats to 33, while Akhilesh Yadav’s SP gained 37 seats.
- In Haryana, BJP lost 5 seats, partly because of religious violence the year before.
It seems like people are voting against hate speech, not for it.
Why This Is So Dangerous
When powerful leaders use hateful words, two things happen:
- Bad people get encouraged – Some groups take it as a signal to attack others.
- Everyday life gets harder – In some states, officials make life more difficult for certain communities, like unfair police action or constant trouble in small things like getting government help.
This kind of politics doesn’t just harm elections—it hurts society. Leaders should bring people together, not divide them.
Disclaimer
Views expressed above are the author’s own.
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