Hindu-Muslim politics
BJP's Mission Bengal: Targeting 160+ Seats with Strategy Focused on Grassroots Workers, Not Mamata Directly
Nov 24, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The BJP is pivoting its election machinery toward West Bengal after victories in Delhi and Bihar, with a strategic focus on recruiting Trinamool grassroots workers rather than targeting high-profile defectors. The party aims to secure 160-170 seats in the March-April 2025 elections by highlighting dynastic politics surrounding Abhishek Banerjee while capitalizing on religious polarization and regional sentiments, needing to increase its vote share by approximately 6% to overcome Trinamool's traditional advantage.
BJP Minister Bandi Sanjay Sparks Controversy Over Skull Cap Comments Against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Nov 07, 2025 12:47 pm CST
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay ignited political controversy during a Hyderabad campaign rally by criticizing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for wearing a skull cap, saying he would "rather cut his head off" than wear religious headwear for votes. The BJP minister accused Congress of vote-bank appeasement and alleged a conspiracy to turn Telangana into an "Islamic state," drawing immediate condemnation from opposition parties for divisive rhetoric ahead of the November 11 by-election.
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.