Chhattisgarh: Cong MLA calls for ‘Hindu Rashtra’, party says individual opinion

Congress party however refused to entertain her comment terming it as “individual opinion”.

Updated on: Jun 17, 2023, 18:10:16 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh Congress legislator Anita Sharma on Friday called for unity to build a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ and asked everyone to come forward to make it happen.

While addressing a gathering held in Raipur to mark the birth anniversary Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Friday, Sharma, an MLA from the Dharsiwa constituency, called for unity to build a Hindu Rashtra and appealed that all Hindus should come together for the cause. A video clip of the statement went viral on social media on Saturday.

“All of us, wherever we are…We should pledge to make a Hindu Rashtra.. We should talk for the Hindus and it is only possible if all Hindus come together,” the MLA said in the local Chhattisgarhi dialect at the event.

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Congress party however refused to entertain her comment terming it as “individual opinion”.

Speaking to media persons, Chhattisgarh Congress communication head and spokesperson Sushil Anand Shukla called her it a “personal statement”.

“The Congress party stands with the Constitution. The Congress is firm on secularism that is mentioned in the great constitution drafted by leaders like Babasaheb Ambedkar, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, and Dr Rajendra Prasad,” Shukla said.

Shukla further said that every person can have their own ideology and that the Congress party welcomes differences of opinion.

However, on Saturday Sharma said that her statement was “misinterpreted” and she was talking about the unity of all people who live in this country.

“I am Gandhian and Gandhi ji has said that the hatred should be stopped … People from all religions are brothers … I was talking about the unity of all people who live in India… For me the concept of Hindu Rashtra is the unity of all religions,” said Sharma adding that politics is being done over her statement.

Reacting to Sharma’s statement, Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Kedar Gupta said that the Congress party has no right to speak about Hindu Rashtra and Ramrajya.

“Uniform Civil Code is coming …Will she support it?.. There is a difference between what Congress says and does,” said Gupta.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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