NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticized the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh authorities’s latest mandate requiring shopkeepers to show nameplates indicating the proprietor’s identify, questioning the potential divisive influence of such orders on the unity of the nation.
The directive, in accordance with Raut, seems aimed toward fostering societal divisions based mostly on caste and faith, sparking political controversy.
“Now you (BJP) are directing meals stalls to place up nameplates based mostly on caste and faith? Do you need to divide the nation? You will not revenue from it. You might be breaking the nation’s unity,” Raut commented whereas addressing reporters in Mumbai on Saturday.
Raut articulated that whereas Shiv Sena stays steadfast in its dedication to Hindutva beliefs, the social gathering opposes actions that fragment society. He emphasised different components of delight inside the Hindutva motion, advocating for unity moderately than division.
“Kanwar Yatra, Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura are issues of delight. We have now struggled for Hindutva, much more than the BJP. Until when will we proceed this Hindu-Muslim, India-Pakistan sport?” he posed.
Addressing the broader political context, Raut additionally criticized BJP’s coalition companions, referring to them as “slaves of energy” and questioning their stance on the mandates issued by the Yogi Adityanath-led authorities in Uttar Pradesh. He implicated distinguished leaders and events in his critique.
“It must be seen whether or not Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, Apna Dal, Chirag Paswan shall be supporting the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering’s divide and rule (coverage), which creates division in society,” the Shiv Sena MP acknowledged. “The alliance companions are slaves of energy. What’s the position of Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, and Chirag Paswan? If they’ve the braveness, they need to come ahead,” he added.
Raut additional criticized the BJP in mild of the outcomes of the just lately concluded Lok Sabha elections, expressing skepticism in regards to the social gathering’s electoral future if it continues to pursue insurance policies perceived as divisive.
“The BJP has earlier suffered defeat within the Lok Sabha election. Folks won’t vote for many who divide the nation. What new sport is that this?” he questioned.
The uproar revolves round a directive from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which requires meals and beverage distributors alongside Kanwar routes to show the identify and id of the operator or proprietor
. This transfer is meant to keep up the sanctity of the pilgrims’ religion.
Adityanath mandated motion towards sellers of halal-certified merchandise.
The enforcement of ID Playing cards by all outlets alongside the Kanwar Yatra route has sparked a major political controversy between the BJP and the opposition.
