A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against several BJP Chief Ministers, including those from Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, demanding a ban on anti-Muslim statements.
A petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court of India, requesting action against various BJP Chief Ministers for their anti-Muslim remarks, particularly focusing on statements made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The petition alleges that the use of inflammatory terms such as 'Miya Muslim', 'Khatmulla', and 'Brahmaputra Jihad' not only exacerbates social tensions but also contradicts the responsibilities of those holding constitutional positions.
The petitioners argue that such statements create division and a climate of fear within society, drawing particular attention to specific remarks made by these Chief Ministers that have sparked controversy. For example, Sarma's use of 'Miya Muslim' and 'Brahmaputra Jihad', Adityanath's reference to 'Khatmulla', and other controversial statements made by BJP officials, including Nitesh Rane’s derogatory remark referring to Muslims as 'Pakistani Pimps', are highlighted as examples of harmful rhetoric that needs to be addressed by the judiciary.
Additionally, the petition includes a reference to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s statement about youth seeking revenge for historical grievances, suggesting that such narratives could fuel further communal discord. Overall, this legal action reflects ongoing tensions in Indian society regarding communal issues and the discourse surrounding them, emphasizing the call for accountability from leaders in political positions.
