Lucknow-based UP Minister Narendra Kashyap, reacting to a slew of political developments on January 21 via IANS, fervently supported PM Modi’s Malda address slamming West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee. He charged her with enabling infiltrators’ settlement and pursuing divisive appeasement, which has plunged the state into turmoil.
‘This politics has hollowed out democracy and caused immense suffering to the masses,’ Kashyap remarked, linking it directly to Bengal’s volatile atmosphere. His words echo widespread BJP criticisms of TMC’s handling of communal tensions.
Targeting SP, he highlighted their UP misfires—from alliances to the ‘two boys’ debacle and PDA’s superficial appeal. ‘SP’s tricks fool no one; they lack solid foundations,’ he asserted.
Regarding Uddhav Thackeray’s BMC setback, Kashyap contrasted it with Balasaheb’s era of staunch Hindu advocacy. ‘By altering those principles, Uddhav lost the people’s trust, who then chose a new path.’
On Bangladesh, Kashyap decried the Hindu genocide-like violence and governmental neglect. ‘India warns repeatedly; Bangladesh must prioritize minority safety now.’
Countering Digvijaya Singh’s RSS jibes, Kashyap portrayed it as India’s nationalist backbone, blaming partition on Congress’s Nehru-Jinnah follies. Kashyap’s interview signals BJP’s multi-front offensive.