BJP MP Nishikant Dubey calls for scrapping Articles 26-29 after Pahalgam terror attack
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New Delhi: A day after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam claimed 26 lives, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey stirred fresh controversy by calling for the repeal of constitutional provisions that protect religious and cultural rights of minorities.
In a post on social media platform X, Dubey questioned the relevance of Articles 26 to 29 of the Indian Constitution. These articles safeguard the rights of religious denominations and minorities, including the freedom to manage religious affairs and the right to conserve distinct languages and cultures.
Dubey wrote, “When the country was divided in the name of Hindus and Muslims, then those who made Hindus second-class citizens by giving more rights to Muslims in the name of minority just for vote bank should tell today on the incident of Pahalgam whether today’s murder was done on the basis of religion or not?”
He further targeted secular leaders, stating, “Shame on secular leaders. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will be ours. Have patience, this is Modi’s government, whose Home Minister is Amit Shah ji. It is time to end Articles 26 to 29 of the Constitution.”
The constitutional articles in question are:
Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs.
Article 27: Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion.
Article 28: Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions.
Article 29: Protection of interests of minorities.
Dubey’s latest remarks come close on the heels of his controversial statements against the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna. He had earlier accused the Chief Justice of being responsible for "all civil wars in the country", prompting BJP president J.P. Nadda to distance the party from his comments and urge leaders to refrain from attacking the judiciary. Despite the warning, Dubey has continued his criticism, questioning the appointments of past Chief Justices under Congress-led governments.
The comments come amid national outrage over the 22 April Pahalgam attack, in which a group of four terrorists—two of them locals—believed to be affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), opened fire on tourists. Reports suggest they targeted Hindu pilgrims, using AK-47 rifles with steel-tipped bullets and wearing body cameras to document the assault.
Following the incident, protests erupted in Jammu led by the BJP and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), demanding strong retaliation against Pakistan.
Former BJP J&K unit president Ravinder Raina, addressing the media in Jammu, condemned the attack, stating, “The Pahalgam terrorist attack is a murder of humanity. Kashmir has been bled, and Pakistan and these terrorists will have to pay a heavy price for this crime… The blood of innocents that has been shed in Pahalgam in Kashmir will be avenged.”
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
