The Communist Party of India or CPI(M) leader, MV Govindan, has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of hypocrisy in its treatment of Christians in Kerala and Manipur. According to Govindan, the BJP is trying to woo Christians in Kerala while simultaneously targeting them in Manipur.
BJP’s attempts to woo Christians in Kerala
In Kerala, the BJP has been trying to expand its political base by reaching out to Christian voters. The party has been holding meetings with Christian leaders and even organized a ‘Christian Sabha’ in Ernakulam. The BJP has been trying to project itself as a pro-minority party in Kerala, where the Christian community is a significant vote bank.
BJP’s targeting of Christians in Manipur
However, the BJP’s treatment of Christians in Manipur tells a different story. The party has been accused of targeting Christian leaders and churches in the state. According to reports, the BJP government in Manipur has been trying to convert Christians to Hinduism and has even taken down a cross at a Catholic school.
CPI(M) leader accuses BJP of hypocrisy
The CPI(M) leader, Govindan, has accused the BJP of hypocrisy in its treatment of Christians. He stated that while the BJP is trying to woo Christians in Kerala, it is targeting them in Manipur. Govindan also accused the BJP of trying to create communal tensions in the two states for political gains.
BJP accused of playing divisive politics
Various political parties and organizations have criticized the BJP’s treatment of Christians in Kerala and Manipur. The Congress Party has accused the BJP of playing divisive politics. It is also using religion as a tool to gain political power. The Nationalist Congress Party has also criticized the BJP’s actions in Manipur and called for an end to religious polarization.
In conclusion, critics have accused the BJP of hypocrisy in its attempts to woo Christians in Kerala while simultaneously targeting them in Manipur. The party has been alleged to use religion as a means to gain political power and stoke communal tensions in the two states. As the BJP seeks to expand its political base in these regions, people will continue to scrutinize its treatment of minorities.