Islamic cleric Peerzada Abbas Siddiqui launches his ‘secular’ occasion in WB

In what could possibly be seen as recent bother for TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, Islamic cleric Peerzada Abbas Siddiqui has floated a brand new ‘secular’ political occasion in Kolkata at this time. The launch comes forward of the upcoming Bengal Assembly polls. Speculation surrounding whether or not Siddique would contest individually or be a part of any current political occasion had been circulating for the previous month. Now placing all speculations to relaxation, the Muslim cleric lastly floated his personal new party- The Indian Secular Front (ISF).
West Bengal: Pirzada Abbas Siddique, the founding father of Furfura Sharif Ahale Sunnatul Jamat, launches Indian Secular Front (ISF) in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/rqwTYn1UJZ— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2021
It is pertinent to notice right here that for the previous couple of months it was being speculated that Siddiqui is planning to enter politics and that Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) might be allying with Siddiqui’s group within the upcoming meeting elections in West Bengal. AIMIM will contest elections within the state for the primary time, and it will likely be benefited by the present grassroots help that Siddiqui enjoys.
Meanwhile, confirming that his newly launched ‘secular’ political outfit may contest state elections from all 294 Assembly seats, the Islamic cleric mentioned on the launch of his political outfit at Kolkata Press Club: “We have formed this party to ensure that constitutional democracy is protected, everybody gets social justice and all of us live with dignity.” Heaping praises for AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Siddiqui mentioned that he met Owaisi who has assured him his help.
Owaisi sahab (AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi) met me and we spoke elaborately. He instructed me that he’ll stand with us. Owaisi sahab additionally thinks concerning the Constitution & nation and other people say fallacious issues about him: Pirzada Abbas Siddique, ISF. https://t.co/gLfZ7GtQ9x pic.twitter.com/Jfc3AlRFz5— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2021
With this, the predicaments of Mamata Banerjee, who’s already attempting to cope with the brand new saffron wave within the state, will solely enhance. For years Mamata Banerjee has been thriving in West Bengal by appeasing her Muslim vote financial institution. Now, if a predominantly Muslim political outfit joins the fray, it’s only apparent, that in all likeliness, it should consolidate the Muslims electorally, which implies recent bother for the incumbent Trinamool Congress within the state of West Bengal.
The controversial Islamic cleric Peerzada Abbas Siddiqui
For the uninitiated, the Islamic cleric Peerzada Abbas Siddiqui is similar cleric who had just lately made some weird claims. He had mentioned that the Muslims represent the bulk within the State of West Bengal. He claimed that Adivasis, Matuas and Dalits don’t fall into the Hindu fold.
Speaking at a rally in November final 12 months, Siddiqui had tried to unfold panic by saying issues like: “If we do not come to power next time, they (Hindus) will rape our women in front of our eyes. Do you understand? You cannot do anything if you do not have power in your hands.”
The Islamic cleric had additionally courted controversy after he had demanded a virus from Allah that would kill 50 crore folks in India in a single go.
Earlier, Abbas Siddiqui had threatened to dam Kolkata airport if the Citizenship (Amendment) Act isn’t revoked.