Justifying lynching of Hindus Is Congress’ Ideology: Gaurav

• Normalising religious violence is Congress’ “New Low”: Gaurav

JAMMU: BJP Spokesperson and Convenor for International Affairs Gaurav Gupta today launched a scathing attack on the Congress party over its response to the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, accusing it of repeatedly diluting and rationalising targeted attacks for political convenience.

Reacting to remarks made by senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, Gupta said describing the lynching and persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh as a “reaction” reflects a disturbing mindset that seeks to normalise religious violence instead of condemning it unequivocally. “This is not an isolated statement or a momentary lapse. It exposes the Congress party’s long-standing approach of appeasement politics, where Hindu suffering is brushed aside to protect a particular vote-bank narrative,” he asserted.

Gupta said that reports of Hindu homes being torched, temples vandalised and innocent civilians attacked in Bangladesh demand strong and unambiguous condemnation from all political parties in India. “Instead of standing with the victims, Congress leaders appear more interested in creating justifications and shifting blame. This selective outrage undermines India’s moral voice on human rights,” he said.

The BJP spokesperson pointed out that this is not the first time Congress has taken positions that weaken India’s stand on issues of national and civilisational importance. “From questioning India’s firm response to terrorism and national security actions in the past to now echoing narratives that indirectly legitimise radical violence, Congress has consistently chosen politics over principle,” Gupta said.

He added that the BJP, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has consistently raised concerns about the safety and rights of minorities in neighbouring countries at appropriate diplomatic and international forums. “India believes in peaceful coexistence, but it cannot remain silent when systematic persecution of Hindus and other minorities takes place in our neighbourhood,” Gupta stated.

Gupta warned that failure to clearly condemn such acts sends a dangerous signal to extremist elements across the region. “This is not just political insensitivity it is a moral failure. The Congress party’s rhetoric emboldens radical forces and weakens the global fight against religious extremism,” he remarked.

Calling for introspection within the Congress, Gupta said the people of India expect national parties to stand firmly against violence, irrespective of religion or geography. “India will not accept politics that compromises national dignity and human values for electoral arithmetic. The BJP stands firmly with the victims and for zero tolerance against religious persecution anywhere,” he added.