On Saturday, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president and former Chief Minister Mayawati once again targeted the Congress. Through a post on the social media platform X (East Twitter), he questioned the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, why did he keep silence during a long debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill? Mayawati not only targeted the Congress on this issue but also highlighted the growing resentment in Muslim society and the restlessness in India alliance.
The anger of Muslim society on the Waqf Bill, did Congress cheat again?
Mayawati made it clear in her post that it is natural for the Muslim community to be angry with the Waqf Amendment Bill. They said, “Waqf bill was discussed in the Lok Sabha, but Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi did not say anything on it. Is this appropriate?” He further said that even during the first CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), the opposition had accused the constitution of violation, but this time the silence of the Congress on the Waqf Bill has disappointed Muslim voters.
Will India cool a crack arise?
This statement of Mayawati has created a stir in the political corridors. Analysts believe that the silence of the Congress on the Waqf bill has not only increased resentment in the Muslim community, but can also cause tension within the India alliance. Many allies have already questioned the Congress strategy. Now this attack of Mayawati can create new trouble for the Congress.
“Congress-BJP enemies of both Bahujans!”
The BSP supremo further sparkled his attack and said that both Congress and BJP have cheated with the interests of Bahujans (Dalits, backward, minorities) of the country. They alleged, “Both these parties have been equally partners in weakening the right to reservation in government jobs and education. Religious minorities should also be careful with their deception.”
Is Mayawati raising the bugle of ‘Bahujan’ issue again?
Political experts believe that this statement of Mayawati could not only attack the Congress, but can also be a strategy to unite Bahujan society before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. For some time, BSP leaders have been active on issues of Dalits, backward and minorities. His strategy can strengthen BSP in Uttar Pradesh and other states.
New storm in politics!
This statement of Mayawati can definitely heat political debates in the coming days. The silence of the Congress on the Waqf bill, the anger of the Muslim society and the cracks arising in the India alliance – all these issues can affect the next electoral equations. Now it has to be seen how the Congress responds to this charge and whether Mayawati takes an aggressive stance on this issue.