Union Minister Giriraj Singh's Controversial 'Namak Haraam' Comment Ignites Political Debate Ahead of Bihar Elections

Oct 19, 2025 04:40 pm CST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has sparked controversy by calling Muslims who benefit from government schemes but don't vote for BJP as 'namak haraam' (betrayers) during a rally in Bihar's Arwal district. The remarks come amid heightened political tensions before the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with opposition parties accusing BJP of diverting attention from development issues through religious polarization.