Descendants of Razakars, how can they talk to us?: BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis slams AIMIM chief Owaisi
Mumbai: As Maharashtra’s Assembly elections draw near, a heated war of words broke out between Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. Fadnavis hit out at Owaisi, saying 'they are descendants of 'Razakars'.
Speaking to media persons during his election rally in Nagpur on Monday, Fadnavis said, “They are descendants of 'Razakars'. The 'Razakars' tortured the people of Marathwada, looted their lands, tried to rape women, and destroyed families. How can they talk to us?”
His remarks come after Owaisi earlier claimed that while his ancestors did jihad against the British, Fadnavis' ancestors were busy writing love letters.
The term 'Razakar', meaning ‘volunteer’ or ‘helper’ in Persian and Urdu, is back in spotlight after the recent conflict in Bangladesh, where now-ousted Sheikh Hasina had referred to the protesting students as 'razakars' or those who had sided with Pakistan during Bangladesh's freedom struggle.
Polling for Maharashtra's 288 assembly seats is set for November 20, with results to be announced on November 23.
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NDA's win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation watershed moment in Kerala politics: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed the mandate received by the BJP-led NDA in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a "watershed moment" in Kerala's politics and expressed gratitude to the BJP workers for the "spectacular results".
The Left parties suffered a major setback in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, held by them for 45 years, as the BJP-led NDA surged ahead with a huge lead.
Reacting to the civic body results, the prime minister said it is a day to recall the work and struggles of generations of karyakartas (workers) in Kerala, who worked at the grassroots, which ensured today's result became a reality.
"Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate the BJP-NDA got in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is a watershed moment in Kerala's politics," he wrote on 'X'.
PM Modi said the people are certain that the development aspirations of Kerala can only be addressed by the BJP. "Our Party will work towards this vibrant city's growth and boost 'Ease of Living' for the people," he said with the hashtag #VikasitaThiruvananthapuram.
The prime minister said the BJP karyakartas are the strength of the party, and everyone is proud of them.
"My gratitude to all hardworking BJP karyakartas who have worked among the people, which has ensured a spectacular result in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation," he said.
