Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:21am on 15 Apr 2025,Tuesday Politics
West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim's recent remarks suggesting that Muslims could become a majority have ignited political controversy. In a viral video, Hakim stated that Muslims, constituting 33% in Bengal and 17% nationally, could, with Allah's grace and education, become the majority. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) swiftly distanced itself from these comments, emphasizing its commitment to communal harmony and stating that such views do not reflect the party's ideology. The BJP condemned Hakim's remarks, labeling them as incitement and drawing parallels to a "Bangladesh-type situation." Hakim later clarified that his comments were about educational empowerment, asserting his secular stance. (PC: Hidco)
