Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has made controversial remarks regarding Congress's treatment of individuals who change their identity, specifically citing a recent incident in Kotdwar. He accused the Congress party of offering protection to these individuals and providing preferential treatment as soon as they alter their names. Dhami referenced an instance where someone named Deepak, when changing his name to Mohammad, received an invitation to an Iftar party from Rahul Gandhi, highlighting what he sees as Congress’s bias towards the Muslim community once individuals adopt Islamic names.

In further criticism, CM Dhami questioned the Congress party's commitment to pressing social issues within the Muslim community, such as the practices of triple talaq, halala, and polygamy. He indicated that the party's silence on these sensitive issues reveals a lack of genuine concern for Muslim women who suffer under these customs. By stating that these women are grateful to Prime Minister Modi for supporting the Uniform Civil Code, Dhami suggests that there is a divide between the political actions of Congress and the needs of the community.

Dhami’s comments encapsulate the ongoing political narrative in India where identity politics play a significant role, particularly in the context of Hindu-Muslim relations. His remarks could contribute to further polarization, as they bring to light the contentious topic of how political parties manage their relationships with religious communities and the implications this holds for social cohesion in the state and beyond.