Himanta Biswa Sarma calls left, liberals the 'biggest danger' to Hindus
Kolkata: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (March 2, 2025) claimed that the Left and liberals pose the greatest threat to Hindus in India. Speaking at the Vivekananda Sewa Samman 2025, an event organised by a private organisation in Kolkata, Sarma stated that Hindus are not under threat from Muslims or Christians but from those within their own community.
"I believe that the Left and the liberals are the biggest danger to the Hindus," Sarma said. He also alleged that the weakening of Hindus in West Bengal was inherited by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from the Left and liberals.
The Assam CM emphasised that India’s civilisation is over 5,000 years old and did not begin with its Independence in 1947. He described India as a "naturally secular nation" that does not need lessons on tolerance and brotherhood.
"If Rahul Gandhi or Mamata Banerjee think that Hindus will cease to exist, they should know that Hindus will always remain," he said.
Sarma further claimed that the Hindu population in Assam has declined to 58%, while in West Bengal, it stands at approximately 65%. He asserted that the Hindu civilisation would continue to flourish.
Speaking about the BJP-led government, Sarma credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's progress across various sectors. He highlighted the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling it a milestone achieved after 500 years, and suggested that the Waqf law should now be removed.
Referring to the abolition of triple talaq, Sarma said, "The signs of Uniform Civil Code coming in the country are also being seen." He further claimed that India's resurgence began after Modi came to power, leading to advancements in fields such as economy, finance, and science.
Comparing India with Pakistan, Sarma said that while Pakistan became an Islamic republic after Independence, India remained secular because of its ancient civilisation. "Several civilisations have come and gone, but the Hindu civilisation has remained intact," he added.
Sarma also shared a video of his speech on social media, stating, "I am in Kolkata at the Vivekananda Sewa Samman 2025, an effort that recognises the teachings and ideals of Swami Ji."
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
