'Can happen in India': Salman Khurshid faces backlash over Bangladesh unrest remarks, sparks outrage (WATCH)
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Aug 7, 2024, 9:50 PM ISTCongress leader Salman Khurshid has sparked controversy with his recent comments drawing a parallel between the political situation in Bangladesh and potential future scenarios in India.
Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid has sparked controversy with his recent comments drawing a parallel between the political situation in Bangladesh and potential future scenarios in India. Speaking at the launch of academician Mujibur Rehman's book Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims, Khurshid suggested that the turmoil seen in Bangladesh could also unfold in India.
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“Everything may look normal in Kashmir. Everything may look normal here. We may be celebrating the victory, although of course some people believe that that victory or that success of 2024 was perhaps only marginal, perhaps a lot more needs to be done,” Khurshid remarked.
"The fact remains that under the surface there is something," he said.
He added, “What's happening in Bangladesh can happen here... the spread in our country prevents things blowing up in the manner in which they've blown up in Bangladesh.”
SHOCKING: "We disappointed young Muslims to the extent that they decided to take law & order in hand" says Salman Khurshid.
Congress leader justifies terrorist activities and attacks in Kashmir and India by Muslims. pic.twitter.com/vzzf2qSwfs
Khurshid’s comments come in the wake of violent anti-government protests in Bangladesh, which resulted in the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests culminated in Hasina fleeing the country and seeking political asylum in New Delhi.
The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who have condemned Khurshid and the Congress party. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla labeled Khurshid an “anarchist,” accusing him of attempting to incite unrest in India.
“Congress party says that it stands with the government of India as far as the issue of Bangladesh is concerned because this is not a political issue and no politics should be done. But their leader Salman Khurshid tried to provoke and incite the people of India,” Poonawalla stated.
In their hatred for Modi they hate Bharat
Salman Khursheed / Congress draws parallel & incites / prays for violence of Bangladesh to take place in Bharat?
Does he want Hindus to be attacked in Bharat? Who is he signalling to?
His family already said Vote Jihad once..now… pic.twitter.com/jBLEb4pT7X
BJP MP Sambit Patra took the opportunity to criticize Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, linking Khurshid’s remarks to Gandhi’s foreign visits.
“He said it during a book release. From Congress' side, he warned that protests and arson could break out in India; what happened in Bangladesh could happen in India. So many other leaders, including Shashi Tharoor, were present there and they in a way supported that statement. Rahul Gandhi, whenever he went abroad, used to meet many people secretly and speak against India; now we are getting to know what his intention was,” Patra said.
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In response, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who was present at the event, attempted to clarify Khurshid’s statements. “I cannot explain what Khurshid meant exactly, but the larger message from Bangladesh is about the importance of democracy and free and fair elections,” Tharoor asserted.
Khurshid’s comments continue to stir debate, with several social media users slamming the Congress leader for his recent remarks. Here's a look at some of the reactions:
Congress Senior Leader Salman Khurshid wishes for a "Bangladesh like protest in India"
Who is he signaling to, who is he in touch with, what is Congress party planning? https://t.co/0l1gjlNCxq
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid is also dreaming of Bangladesh kind of violence in India.
All this is being said at the behest of Rahul Gandhi, who is now desperate, after a string of electoral defeats.
Congress wants to destroy India. Be careful.https://t.co/HSefshh6Sl
Congress is not hiding it anymore.
Salman Khurshid is fantasising about -like violence in India.
Our true patriots. pic.twitter.com/yFcNh9I6eQ
According to Salman Khurshid, Islamist youth took weapons in hand due to the failure of governments.
In short he is justifying terror activities done by terrorists.
Congress can stoop to the lowest to appease the so-called minority community. pic.twitter.com/RyzmmCZmuJ
At the event where Salman Khurshid made this anti-India statement and were present. Why didn’t they object? Do they support his anti India views? pic.twitter.com/C3z8OF5Hn9
— Lala (@FabulasGuy)*Hindu homes, temples ‘targeted and looted’ in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina
CONgress-SALMAN KHURSHID
Senior Cong leader Salman Khurshid is also dreaming of violence in India.
All this is being said at the behest of Rahul, who is now desperate, after a string of electoral defeat pic.twitter.com/gBwAsh0gT2
Hindu temples vandelized, familed brutally raped murdered in Bangladesh
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid &Rahul Gandhi is also dreaming of Bangladesh kind of violence in India.
*Congress wants to destroy India. Be careful.* pic.twitter.com/gNHyu9LDML
Salman Khurshid, a Congress leader is asking Muslims to hit the roads. Is he an Indian? Is he talking like someone who respects his country? This is not accidental but part of a well thought of strategy to provoke the nation.
The nationalists amongst must arise now. We must… pic.twitter.com/hcStEnMnNB
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