TL;DR: Communal tensions in Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh are rising as Hindutva groups target Muslim migrants from Uttar Pradesh. While the BJP is often accused of spreading communalism, the Congress seems to be following a dangerous path by trying to act more Hindu than the BJP, rather than promoting secularism. Both parties are fueling the communal divide instead of keeping faith out of politics.
🚨 Congress FAILS to Control Hindutva Surge in Himachal Pradesh – Are They Trying to Outdo the BJP? 😱 🚨
In a state that was once known for its peace and harmony, Himachal Pradesh is now witnessing a disturbing rise in Hindutva sentiments 🕉️, and shockingly, it’s happening under a Congress government! 😳 Migrant Muslims from Uttar Pradesh have become the target of Hindutva groups and local traders, who feel threatened by their growing businesses.
What’s Going On? 🤔
Meet Kaif Rizvi, a Muslim garment shop owner from Solan who moved from Bijnor, UP. Life was peaceful until September 16, when Hindutva supporters painted a cross on his shop 🚪, demanding that he leave the state. “This is the first time in 10 years I felt like an outsider,” Rizvi says 😔.
But this isn’t just a one-off incident. Across Himachal, Hindutva rallies have been erupting, calling for the demolition of mosques and pushing anti-Muslim sentiments. The root cause? A mix of religious intolerance and economic insecurity. Local traders accuse Muslim vendors of undercutting prices, blaming them for hurting their businesses 💼💸.
Congress Playing the Hindutva Game? 😲
What’s even more shocking is that the Congress, which should be standing up against communalism, seems to be joining the bandwagon! 😱 Politicians from the ruling party, including state minister Anirudh Singh, have echoed Hindutva views, even demanding the demolition of a mosque in Sanjauli 🕌.
In one particularly alarming instance, Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh even ordered vendors to display their identity cards, a move strikingly similar to Yogi Adityanath’s policy in Uttar Pradesh. Many saw this as an attempt to target Muslims and fuel the communal divide 🔥.
Hindutva + Congress = Dangerous Mix 💥
So, what’s happening here? 🤷♂️ On one hand, Hindutva groups are finding support from local traders, who feel threatened by the increasing number of Muslim-owned businesses 🛍️. On the other hand, Congress is trying to appeal to Hindu voters, following the same communal script as the BJP instead of standing for secularism 🚩.
In a bid to capture Hindu votes, Congress is not challenging the Hindutva narrative, but rather feeding into it 😡. The party, once known for its secular stance, is now contributing to the communal divide, acting more like the BJP than offering an alternative 🙅♂️.
Failure to Address the Real Issue 😔
Instead of promoting faith-neutral policies, both Congress and AAP have failed miserably in separating religion from politics 🗳️. By pandering to religious sentiments, they are making the situation worse. BJP and NDA may be leading the charge in pushing communalism, but Congress and AAP, in their attempts to out-Hindu the BJP, are only adding fuel to the fire 🔥. This strategy is not only dangerous but a betrayal of the secular fabric of our nation 🇮🇳.
Conclusion: A Divided Nation 🏴
It’s clear that neither Congress nor BJP are doing their part to stop the communal divide 🕳️. Instead of promoting inclusive policies, they’re dragging faith into the political arena 🙅♀️. If India is to move forward, faith must be kept out of politics entirely. Until that happens, both parties will continue contributing to the growing tensions that divide us.
