BJP Accuses Congress of Aligning with Divisive Forces Ahead of Elections

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of conspiring with divisive elements within the Muslim community to garner votes, amidst fears of electoral defeat in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Prasad criticized Congress's approach towards religious reservations and questioned Rahul Gandhi's stance on constitutional matters.

In a charged press conference on Tuesday, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad leveled serious allegations against the Congress party, accusing them of conspiring with divisive elements within the Muslim community. This, he claims, is a desperate move as the party senses electoral defeat in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

Prasad's accusations suggest that Congress and the INDIA bloc are attempting to appease Muslim voters, challenging BJP's stance on religious reservations and raising constitutional questions.

Highlighting a recent commitment by Maharashtra's Congress unit, Prasad questioned the party's promise to grant a 10 percent quota to Muslims in jobs and education, warning it could strip OBCs of rights if implemented.

(With inputs from agencies.)