Total Samachar…. Political Intolerance in West Bengal

 

Dr. Dilip Agnihotri

The incident of misbehavior and beating with a Muslim elder in Behta, Ghaziabad was shameful. But giving it a communal color was also mischievous. It certainly happened that the politics of vote bank got exposed once again on this pretext. Without understanding the truth of this incident in Ghaziabad, the attack on the state government started on communal lines. Among those who did this, Rahul Gandhi was also involved in his familiar style. It was said that incidents of atrocities on Muslims are coming to the fore under Yogi’s rule. But ironically, these same people are silent on the persecution of Hindus in West Bengal. Nobody said that Hindus are being attacked under Mamta government. This double face of secular politics has been exposed. Strange silence on Bengal’s intolerance
Remember the initial phase of the last tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, then in the name of intolerance, a well-planned campaign was launched across the country. In this, apart from political parties declaring themselves secular, progressive writers, journalists and artists were also involved. Those who had already resolved to leave the country when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister were also participants in this. Although he did not fulfill his resolve, but his alleged faith in the constitution and democracy was definitely exposed. Because they did not accept the election of the Prime Minister according to the Constitution. All these have given rise to some unpleasant and criminal incidents.

He said that intolerance has increased a lot in the country. Interestingly, out of the incidents he mentioned, one or two happened during the UPA government, yet it was said that intolerance has increased after the formation of the BJP government at the Centre. These campaigns also included the script of Samman Wapsi. Many artists and writers had returned their honor from the government. A film actor even said that his Begum is getting scared of living in India. But she did not say which country she wants to take refuge in to allay the fear. Because it is believed that Indian Muslims have the most rights in the world. It was mentioned on the basis of facts by Mark Tully, a BBC journalist who lived in India for nearly three decades. These rights did not make any difference even after the formation of the BJP government at the Centre. Certainly violent incidents are condemnable. There should be no place for them in a civilized and constitutional system. But the campaign carried out in the name of intolerance was about to tarnish the image of India in the world. There is open discrimination even in reprehensible incidents. If the issue is in BJP ruled state, then if intolerance is in other states, then there would not be even a sound. Not only this, if the accused is a Hindu, then the uproar, if it belongs to a particular class, then the same familiar silence. Even after this, such people claim to be secular. The culmination of this so-called secular politics can be seen in West Bengal. Violent activities are going on here after the elections. BJP supporters are being targeted. It is being told that they do not have the right to vote of their own free will. But even after hundreds of incidents here, no one sees intolerance. No one returned the respect in protest. No one said that they are afraid to live in India. Amazing their secular glasses. Nationwide campaign is run on two or four unpleasant incidents, similarly they do not open their eyes on hundreds of incidents. Claim to be secular even on this folly. Here the government has changed but the style of politics and governance is old. Just as the Left ruled West Bengal for three decades, Mamata Banerjee is also following the same path. She knows that this chaotic cadre can rule here for a long time. This cadre violently represses the opponents. Creates an atmosphere of fear. This demoralizes the opponents of the ruling party. In about ninety seats, the BJP has lost by a small margin. It is being told that due to the atmosphere of fear, a large number of BJP supporters did not even go to vote. Mamata Banerjee’s open threat also created an atmosphere of fear among BJP supporters. His statement was meant to boost the morale of the Trinamool Congress cadre. Mamta Banerjee said that the central security forces are there till the elections, after that each one will be seen. This was an open gesture towards those opposing the Trinamool Congress. After this, the workers of Trinamool Congress started intimidating the opponents. This had indirect consequences on the election. After the elections, the Trinamool Congress is behaving according to the threat of its supremo. The statement of West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is going to reveal the truth here. It is natural for all the people who have faith in the constitution to be deviated from it. The governor said that the situation here is fatal for democracy. Those who exercise their right to vote are being harassed. An atmosphere of fear has been created. Here the snake has snuffed out fair and fearless journalism. The governor is the constitutional head of the state. The constitution has also given him the power of discretion. But Mamata Banerjee challenged the constitutional system. Directed the officers not to give any report to the Governor. Not only this, he was asked not to leave the Raj Bhavan without permission. This behavior is like detention. But the governor courageously turned it down. He went to meet the victims. When he reached Nandigram, he was advised not to go further, but Vaj first proceeded on foot and then on motorcycle. The victims told that we are in trouble because we are Hindus. In Bengal, two crore thirty lakh people have voted for the opposition. This violence is being done to create fear among these people. People have become so scared that now they are saying on loudspeakers that we have made a mistake by voting for BJP. He has to say this to save his life.