With the call of assembly elections in Bihar, the mercury of politics has gone up. The same old question has arisen once again among the frequent visits, strategic meetings and rallies of BJP leaders, does the fiery rhetoric in the election season strengthen the party’s land or weak?
On Saturday, Union Minister Giriraj Singh made a very controversial remarks about Muslims that “Muslims are salt, take advantage of BJP’s plans, but do not vote.” This statement is not only hurting unconstitutional sentiments, but is also contrary to the party’s official line ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’.
Without naming, his leader reversed the statement.
Interestingly, senior minority leader of the party, Shahnawaz Hussain retaliated on this statement without naming and reminded of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inclusive policy.
But to put the development message on the ground, the party will have to curb the tongue of its own leaders. The Patna meeting of the BJP’s core committee and the Muzaffarpur Sabha of Tejashwi Yadav, both are indicated that the 2025 war will now be fought not only on the strength of the organization or coalition, but on the trust of the public.
The NDA equation is still looking strong, but statements like Giriraj can give weapons to the opposition. RJD and Congress are already trying to capitalize on the “anti -minority BJP”. After all, the people of Bihar prioritize issues like employment, education, road and health than religious division.
Prime Minister Modi’s Seemanchal tour is a big opportunity for BJP
Prime Minister Modi’s Seemanchal tour with a solid agenda of development is a big opportunity for the BJP. But this will be effective only when the party can extinguish the fire of its inner statements. The NDA has to understand that voters are no longer affected by slogans and polarization. The statements of leaders like Giriraj Singh will not only remove Muslim voters, but can also create discomfort among medieval Hindu voters.
The BJP leadership will have to give a clear message on discipline and dialogue that party politics rests on everyone, not everyone’s insult. This will be the real test of Bihar elections, whether the BJP is able to keep the politics of development and inclusion at the center, or does the tongue of some leaders move its political land.