BJP Accuses Congress of Alliance with Muslim Conservative Elements for Electoral Gains

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad accuses the Congress party of conspiring with conservative Muslim groups to gain votes in upcoming Jharkhand and Maharashtra elections. He criticized Congress for undermining national unity and alleged support from organizations like Marathi Muslim Seva Sangh, amid tensions surrounding letters and alliances.

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Tuesday, accusing the party of colluding with conservative Muslim factions to win votes in the forthcoming Jharkhand and Maharashtra elections. Prasad alleged that the Congress is aligning with divisive elements out of fear of electoral defeat.

The BJP stalwart claimed Congress faces challenges with national unity, choosing to partner with forces aimed at fragmenting the nation. He invoked Prime Minister Modi's slogan, 'Ek rahenge toh safe rahenge,' criticizing Congress for dismissing it and engaging the Election Commission on this matter.

In his press briefing, Prasad alleged that the Marathi Muslim Seva Sangh extended support to the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Agadhi in Maharashtra. He highlighted a flyer from the Sangh, asserting that Congress seeks to garner Muslim votes, igniting a contentious political agenda with their alliances.

Earlier on November 6, Congress denied receiving any correspondence from the All India Ulema Board, dismissing claims of falsified signatures involving Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole. On social media, the Maharashtra Congress accused the Mahayuti alliance of fabricating evidence as the assembly polls approached.

Pertaining to Jharkhand elections, Prasad displayed a letter from the Jamiat Ulama in Lohardaga, urging Muslims to support the INDIA alliance in response to alleged threats via uniform civil code and NRC laws. He also mentioned Priyanka Gandhi's electoral campaign in Wayanad, referencing ties with Jamaat-e-Islami as noted by Kerala's Chief Minister.

(With inputs from agencies.)