New Delhi: Union Minister Giriraj Singh has sharply criticised Maulana Tauqeer Raza, the mastermind behind the Bareilly riots and President of the Ittehade Millat Council, over his recent statement regarding the conversion of Hindu boys and girls to Islam. Singh’s reaction comes in the wake of Raza’s announcement that he plans to convert five Hindu couples to Islam on July 21.
Giriraj Singh accused Raza of creating social discord and called for strict action against him. “It is necessary to teach him a lesson. If India was partitioned, and if Muslims had not been allowed to live here, this situation would not have arisen today,” Singh stated. He further alleged that Muslims were allowed to stay in India as part of a conspiracy to create the current tensions.
Singh’s comments were in response to Raza’s declaration that a significant number of Hindus are approaching him to convert to Islam. Raza claimed that he would facilitate the conversion and marriage of five Hindu boys and girls to Islam. This announcement has drawn the ire of the BJP leader.
Expressing his displeasure, Singh warned Raza against provoking Hindus, hinting at potential repercussions. “Very soon this explosion will happen,” he said ominously. Singh also criticised prominent political leaders, questioning their silence on the issue. He specifically targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
Referring to a recent Supreme Court decision to provide allowances to Muslim women, Singh attacked Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of attempting to turn Bengal into a “Bangladesh and Pakistan.” He claimed that Banerjee does not trust Hindus and suggested that any new state formed in the country would be a Muslim-majority state.
The strong statements from Giriraj Singh highlight the escalating tensions over religious conversions and the political rhetoric surrounding them. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how it will impact communal relations and the political landscape in India.
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