BJP Criticizes MLA from Sharad Pawar's Party for Anti-Hindu Comments
In a recent turn of events, Jitendra Awhad, an MLA from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) led by Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule, has stirred controversy with his remarks criticising "so-called Sanatan Dharma." Awhad claimed that Sanatan Dharma has oppressed anti-caste activists like BR Ambedkar and played a role in historical injustices such as denying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation. He distinguished Sanatan Dharma from Hindu Dharma, arguing the former is responsible for social oppression and the alleged "destruction of India" ([1],[3]).
The official stance of the NCP-SP party regarding Awhad's comments has not been explicitly stated in the search results. However, leaders from opposition parties, especially the BJP, have strongly criticised Awhad’s remarks. BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra called Awhad's statements derogatory and politically motivated, questioning whether they represent the official line of the NCP or are merely Awhad's personal views ([1],[2],[4]).
Patra, along with other BJP leaders, has accused Awhad of insulting the truth, speaking against Shiva, and opposing the beauty of India. He also accused the Congress of wanting to insult Sanatan Dharma, eradicate it, and oppose it. Patra blamed the Congress "ecosystem" for the latest disrespect of Sanatan Dharma and stated that the objective of appeasement drives such controversial remarks ([1],[2]).
Notably, Patra mentioned that the greatness of Sanatan Dharma is demonstrated by its followers protesting against provocative remarks through a press conference. He also criticised Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan for using the terms "Hindu terrorist" or "Sanatan terrorist."
The controversy arose after the acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts, with Awhad making his statement in the aftermath ([1]). Despite the controversy, there is no clear, publicly stated official position from the NCP-SP party leadership on these comments based on the available reports. BJP leaders have publicly challenged Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule to clarify the party’s official stance.
This is not the first time that such a controversy has arisen. Previously, Patra stated that the majority community is being assailed and taunted as intolerant. He questioned whether Awhad's statements represent the official line of the NCP or are his personal opinions ([1]).
As the situation unfolds, the public awaits a clear stance from the NCP-SP party leadership on Awhad's remarks, while the controversy continues to spark debate and discussion across the nation.
- The ongoing debate about Jitendra Awhad's remarks has prompted the BJP to question whether the controversial statements reflect the official policy-and-legislation stance of the NCP-SP party, particularly given Sharad Pawar and Supriy Sule's leadership.
- As the controversy surrounding Awhad's comments about Sanatan Dharma persists, media outlets and political pundits across the nation are eagerly waiting for a clarification from the NCP-SP party leadership on their political standpoint regarding the issue, as disagreements escalate within the general-news landscape.
