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Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), recently criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the "Chinese version of Yogi Adityanath," referring to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister known for his contentious religious policies.
Tejashwi accused Sarma of seeking "cheap popularity" by targeting the Muslim community. His remarks followed the Assam government's decision to abolish the namaz break in the state assembly, a move perceived by some as an attempt to undermine the rights of Muslims in the state.
असम के मुख्यमंत्री सस्ती लोकप्रियता हासिल करने एवं “योगी का चाइनीज़ वर्जन” बनने के प्रयास में जानबुझकर मुसलमानों को परेशान करने वाले कृत्य करते रहते है। BJP के लोगों ने नफ़रत फैलाने, मोदी-शाह का ध्यान आकृष्ट करने एवं समाज में धुर्वीकरण करने के लिए मुसलमान भाइयों को सॉफ्ट टारगेट… pic.twitter.com/tVue9mXoY9
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) August 30, 2024
"No One Can Take Away the Rights of Muslims": Tejashwi
Tejashwi also criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly making Muslims an easy target for political gains. He accused the BJP of attempting to "harass Muslims in every possible way" and emphasized that he would not allow anyone to strip away the rights of Muslim citizens.
On X, Tejashwi wrote, "The Chief Minister of Assam is deliberately targeting Muslims to gain cheap popularity and become a 'Chinese version of Yogi Adityanath.' The BJP has made Muslims a soft target to spread hatred and attract the attention of Modi-Shah, aiming for polarization in society."
Emphasizing the Contribution of Muslims to India's Independence
Tejashwi also highlighted the role of Muslims in India's freedom struggle, stating, "People of all religions, except the RSS, contributed to the country's freedom. Our Muslim brothers sacrificed for India's independence, and as long as we are here, no one will be able to harm them."
Tejashwi's comments have sparked a debate on social media, with various opinions on the issue. The controversy reflects ongoing discussions about religious freedom and minority rights in India.