He alleged that the reason for this situation is that the holistic approach of the BJP and some of its organizations is about creating communal problems in India.
Expressing concern over the rising communal tension in some parts of the country, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Monday said the total approach of the BJP and some of its outfits is about creating communal problems in India.
The veteran politician said the NCP plans to contest a limited number of seats during the 2023 Assembly polls, especially in the North Karnataka region, and will discuss this with secular parties in the state to ensure a ‘secular vote’. be sure. be divided.
“As of today, the situation is quite serious in some parts of India. For example, we had never heard of trouble during Ramnavami and Hanuman Jayanti, but now we have got information that at least five to six There is a lot in the states. There is a problem. There is a kind of communal tension.”
He alleged that the reason for this situation is that the holistic approach of the BJP and some of its organizations is about creating communal problems in India.
“…What happened in Delhi in the last two days, the response I have received is that certain sections have been targeted… Unfortunately, when we talk about Delhi, the law there. The system is not with (Delhi CM) Arvind Kejriwal. It is the responsibility of the central government, and it has to see that there is no communal disturbance,” he said, adding that the central government has to be very effective, and take strong action. .
A clash broke out during the Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Saturday in which nine policemen and a civilian were injured.
Pointing out that he recently received a communication from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with a suggestion to organize a meeting of secular parties and non-BJP chief ministers with an aim to counter communal forces, Pawar said that in this regard Discussion is going on.
When asked whether Congress would be a part of this meeting, he said, “When it comes to bringing all secular parties together on some national issue, we cannot ignore Congress. We have to take them along.” “
He also alleged that in many states, certain agencies like ED, CBI and Income Tax have been used to create a sort of difference in the position of political parties against the ruling BJP.
Asked about the Maharashtra Home Minister’s statement about the framing of guidelines on the use of loudspeakers by the Director General of Police and the Mumbai Police Commissioner, Pawar said he was not immediately aware of the decision, but added that his As per the information, they (government) are likely to put certain conditions like seeking permission for installation of such speakers among others.
Regarding reports of a possible ban on Islamic organization Popular Front of India (PFI), he said, “If any organization is creating some trouble, that will affect the society at large and if any government decides to stop it. .. I would not say.”
Stating that the NCP does not have much presence in Karnataka till date or has done enough work, Pawar said that the party recently decided to start work to form the party in the state along with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. Is.
He said the party has opened an office in Bengaluru and has appointed R Hari as its state president.
Noting that the NCP will contest some seats during the 2023 assembly elections in Karnataka, Pawar said R Hari along with some workers will organize padyatras (marchs) in parts of northern Karnataka.
After analyzing the ground situation and receiving feedback, the party will decide how many seats to contest in the election.
He said, “Let me make it clear. We are not going to contest on many seats. Our thinking in today’s situation is that in the background of the situation in the country, we have to bring secular forces together and bring secular forces together,” he said. Our effort should also be that there is no division of secular votes. From that angle we will try to discuss with secular parties, initially with Congress and then with JD(S), and contest on limited seats. .
Earlier in the day, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar met Pawar.
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