Ex-BJP MLA's Inflammatory Remarks on Hindu-Muslim Marriages Spark Communal Controversy in Uttar Pradesh

Oct 29, 2025 07:06 pm CST

Former BJP MLA Raghvendra Pratap Singh has sparked outrage by encouraging Hindu men to marry Muslim women in response to alleged forced conversions in Uttar Pradesh. The controversial remarks, made during a visit to Dhankharpur village, have drawn strong criticism from the Samajwadi Party, which accused him of deliberately attempting to disrupt religious harmony. Despite the backlash, Singh has doubled down on his statements, claiming Hindus should not fear retaliation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's administration.