Revival of Old Tactics: Prashant Kishor Criticizes Nitish Kumar Over Waqf Bill Controversy
Patna (Bihar), India, April 1 (ANI): Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has criticized the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for staying quiet about the Waqf Bill referred to it as his "time-honored strategy."
He mentioned that during the CAA-NRC bill period, it was determined that JD(U) would be against the bill; nevertheless, the vote was cast in favor of it. Kishor mentioned when he confronted Nitish Kumar Regarding this matter, he instructed him to inform the media that the law would not come into effect in Bihar.
This is a time-honored strategy Nitish Kumar ...He supported the implementation of CAA-NRC. At that period, I was affiliated with his party...The decision was made during the party’s meeting... Nitish Kumar I had elaborated extensively that we firmly opposed this. However, during the Parliamentary vote, it supported the CAA-NRC. When I directly addressed Nitish Kumar He instructed me to inform the press that the Bill would not be enforced in Bihar, stating that he was merely visiting and had no knowledge of how his party members voted in the Lok Sabha. Back then, I believed this individual showed loyalty to no one—neither the BJP nor the Muslim community... This appears to be an age-old strategy employed by him to win over and deceive various groups. Everyone is observing this aspect of his personality. Nitish Kumar and have moved past it now, Prashant Kishor told ANI.
Prashant Kishor went on to say that if we stray from the promises and guarantees made by our founders to various segments of this nation following independence, it falls upon the current generation to uphold these commitments faithfully.
What a pity. This isn’t about being anti-Muslim or anti-Hindu…I believe that if we stray from the promises and guarantees made by our nation’s founders to various segments of this country post-independence, it falls upon the current generation to uphold these pledges faithfully. Prashant Kishor mentioned when talking to ANI on Tuesday.
Kishor additionally emphasized that if modifications are being implemented affecting any segment of society, they should involve these groups confidently. He also pointed out that a significant portion of Muslims feels threatened. Waqf "BILL" sensed that the government was hastily crafting laws aimed at fueling political polarization.
If alterations are being made that affect certain segments, these groups ought to be consulted beforehand. Many Muslims are experiencing feelings of threat due to this situation. Waqf Bill, my sense is that the government is hurriedly crafting this legislation for political purposes aimed at dividing people." Prashant Kishor said.
He emphasized that the government doesn’t view Muslims as their voting bloc and noted that they lack a majority in the Lok Sabha. He stated that the BJP could never implement such legislation without having the necessary backing. Nitish Kumar . Kishor also targeted Nitish Kumar And he continues to assure Muslims that he is a strong advocate for their community. Shouldn’t he consider whether his support for the bill might be perceived as "hypocrisy"?
"The government lacks a majority in the Lok Sabha. They can introduce this legislation thanks to support from individuals such as Nitish Kumar are backing the Government; if leaders such as Nitish Kumar If you do not approve this bill in the Lok Sabha, it will be impossible for the government to enact it into law. The BJP does not view Muslims as part of their voter base... but individuals like Nitish Kumar Whoever tells Muslims daily that they have the community’s best interests at heart should surely consider whether they are demonstrating their hypocrisy by supporting this bill through their votes, even as they invoke figures like Gandhi, Lohia, and J.P. When historians document this period, much of the responsibility for this legislation will likely fall on leaders such as these. Nitish Kumar Than the BJP," he stated. (ANI)