A political debate flared in Uttarakhand after a video showed Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya saying “Jai Islam” at a rally in Khatima. This happened while Arya was campaigning for a Congress candidate before local elections. The statement has caused strong responses from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu organizations, who are now calling for action against Arya.
The video spread rapidly online, leading to accusations from the BJP that Arya was trying to please a specific group of voters. They have called his statement “the height of appeasement politics,” suggesting he was trying to gain votes by appealing to a particular community. Hindu groups have also shown their anger, demanding the Governor take immediate action against the Leader of Opposition. The local elections are scheduled for Thursday, and candidates from all parties are actively campaigning.
7 time Uttarakhand MLA Yashpal Arya who left BJP to join INC says "Jai Islam" in Uttarakhand💀 pic.twitter.com/D6gnUTxawt
— Manu (@manu_dadhwal) January 22, 2025
This controversy has added to an already tense political situation. While the Congress party has not yet made an official statement, the video has created a major stir on social media and in the news. It remains to be seen how this event will affect the election results, but the controversy has certainly made these local elections more significant. BJP officials have stated, “This is an example of politics of appeasement by Congress leaders,” indicating the ongoing tension. The situation is expected to develop further as the election gets closer.