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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, accusing him of disrespecting the Constitution and indulging in inflammatory rhetoric. The dispute stems from Yadav's recent criticism of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's decision to scrap the two-hour namaz break in the state assembly, a move he alleges is aimed at seeking cheap popularity by targeting Muslims.
Yadav, in his remarks, had likened Sarma to a 'Chinese version' of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This comparison, according to BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, is a blatant insult and a sign of the INDIA alliance's disrespect for constitutional values. He questioned the spirit of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, asking if such statements are intended to unify India or further divide it.
Sarma, on the other hand, has defended the assembly's decision to abolish the namaz break, asserting that it was a collective decision made by both Hindu and Muslim MLAs. He further emphasizes that no Muslim MLA protested the decision when it was announced. He attributes the criticism to external forces and highlights the state legislators' commitment to working towards the development of the country.
The controversy underscores the increasingly polarized political climate in India, where religious identity often plays a significant role in shaping public discourse. The debate surrounding the namaz break in the Assam assembly highlights the complexities of balancing religious freedom with the need for unity and national development. The BJP's strong criticism of Yadav and the INDIA alliance's stance on this issue indicates a potential escalation in political tensions leading up to the 2024 general elections.
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