New Delhi, A political controversy has erupted in India following the release of an animated video by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been widely condemned as an act of blatant Islamophobia. The video, criticized for demonizing Muslims, has led to a police case and calls for its removal by the Election Commission.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the video depicts negative caricatures of Muslims and has sparked outrage among opposition parties and civil rights groups. The Congress party lodged a formal complaint, resulting in the Karnataka police registering a case against prominent BJP leaders, including party president JP Nadda and Karnataka’s BJP chief BY Vijayendra.
The video portrays Congress leaders as favoring Muslims over other marginalized communities, a depiction that critics say fuels communal division. This incident marks the second controversial video posted by the BJP in recent weeks, underscoring a pattern that some commentators attribute to a broader strategy by the party to incite communal discord.
The backlash has been swift, with both national and international observers condemning the BJP’s tactics. The Election Commission’s intervention highlights the growing concern over the use of social media to spread divisive content during election periods.
This episode is part of a broader trend of rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in India, with PM Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders facing criticism for their inflammatory statements. Opposition leaders and advocacy groups are increasingly vocal in their condemnation, calling for a more inclusive political discourse and the upholding of India’s secular values.