BJP Leader Giriraj Singh Sparks Controversy with Communal Remark: “We Don’t Want Votes from Traitors”
Tensions rise ahead of Bihar elections as BJP leader’s remarks targeting Muslims draw widespread criticism.
As the Bihar Assembly elections approach, political rhetoric has taken a divisive turn, with senior BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh making a controversial statement targeting the Muslim community.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Arwal district, Singh said:
“Those who do not acknowledge others’ kindness are traitors. We don’t want their votes.”
Though he did not name any specific community, the context and tone of his speech left little ambiguity, sparking outrage among civil society groups and opposition leaders.
Political analysts believe such remarks are aimed at polarizing voters along religious lines for electoral gains. They warn that this strategy undermines democratic values and poses a serious threat to social harmony in an already sensitive environment.
Singh didn’t stop there. He also took a jibe at the opposition alliance, known as the Mahagathbandhan, calling one of the allied parties a “party of circumcised men” a term widely condemned as both derogatory and communally charged.
Observers say these comments are part of a broader pattern where political figures resort to inflammatory language to distract from real issues and consolidate their voter base. Many are now calling on the Election Commission to take strict action against such violations of the Model Code of Conduct.
So far, no formal response has been issued by the commission, but pressure is mounting from civil rights groups demanding accountability and fair conduct in the election campaign.
