A video from Rajasthan, India, has gone viral, in which former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sukhbir Singh Junpuriya is seen refusing to give blankets to Muslim women at a public event. The video has sparked widespread criticism and debate about the issue of discrimination by political leaders.
In the video, Junpuriya is seen asking the women their names before distributing the blankets. When he finds out that a woman has a Muslim name, he tells his aides not to give her a blanket, saying, “Those who abuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi have no right to receive blankets.” He then asks the women to leave the venue.
The video has sparked debate about the use of public welfare programs for political favoritism and religious discrimination. Some onlookers are seen questioning the former politician’s actions, which reflect the growing public distaste for overt exclusion.
Social media users have condemned the act, with many terming it an “alarming” example of bias and abuse of authority. Critics have argued that welfare programs should be impartial, serving citizens irrespective of their religion, politics, and personal beliefs.
Junpuriya’s statement comes at a time when the issue of political polarization in India is under intense scrutiny. Experts have argued that such incidents could lead to further polarization of society and undermine public trust in government programs aimed at helping vulnerable sections of society.
While BJP leaders have not made any official comments on the video, it continues to go viral on social media, with debates raging on the issue of accountability, equality, and the role of political leaders in ensuring that all citizens are treated fairly.
The viral video is a reminder that public welfare programs should be free from any form of discrimination, and that any exclusion based on religion or political ideology could have serious repercussions and damage a leader’s reputation.
