Controversial statement of Giriraj Singh: Before the Bihar Assembly elections, a statement by BJP's firebrand leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh has increased the political stir. During an referendum rally in Arwal district, he targeted the Muslim polity and said that they take wholesomeness of the schemes of the Modi government but do not vote for the BJP. Giriraj said that the person who does not winnow gratitude is tabbed 'Namak Haram.'
What did Giriraj Singh say in the meeting?
While addressing the gathering, Giriraj Singh mentioned the so-called conversation he had with a Maulvi. He said, "I asked, did you get the Ayushman card? He said where did you get it?" Then asked if there was any difference between Hindus and Muslims? He said no. I said very good." Then asked did you vote for us?" Then he said no. Then I said that the one who does not winnow anyone's favor is tabbed 'Namak Haram.' I do not want the votes of such 'Namak Haraams.'"
Giriraj remoter said that people of the Muslim polity have moreover gotten the benefits of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas and Ayushman Bharat, but some people forget this favor.
Targeted the Opposition
In his speech, Giriraj Singh moreover put the Grand Syndication in the dock. He said, "The Grand Syndication no longer exists. In this election, its constituents are fighting each other for many seats. Tejashwi Yadav is making false promises of providing jobs to every household, while his party does not have any touchable plan."
Describing the JDU-BJP syndication as strong, he said that “the grand syndication is a wedding procession without a groom.”
Referring to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Giriraj Singh described the Ayushman Bharat scheme as the biggest victory of the Modi government. This scheme provides self-ruling treatment to poor families up to Rs 5 lakh annually. Singh said that the benefits of this scheme were given to all sections without any discrimination, but some people shy yonder from giving credit for it. He moreover said that Nitish Kumar's government has improved the level of law and order and security in Bihar. “Earlier there was worry if people did not return home by 5 pm; now women can moreover roam virtually freely at night,” Singh said.
Statement Raises Political Temperatures
This statement of Giriraj Singh can create a new controversy in the referendum environment of Bihar. Muslim voters play a decisive role in many seats in the state, so the opposition may try to capitalize on this issue. Political analysts say that Giriraj Singh is working on a strategy to remoter strengthen the BJP's supporter matriculation through his statements. Even surpassing this, he had given controversial statements on issues like Halal meat and population control.
Impact on future politics
This statement of Giriraj Singh is stuff considered undisciplined to the “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” policy of BJP. However, Singh says the BJP does not need the votes of the “ungrateful.” Now it remains to be seen how deep the impact of this statement is on the politics of Bihar and how the opposition uses it as an referendum weapon.
