CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah has endorsed Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Arshad Madani’s accusations against the Congress, stating that the party failed to take strong action against communal forces and often compromised its stance for convenience. Mollah acknowledged the truth in Madani’s remarks, emphasizing that while the Congress is viewed as a secular party, it has at times veered towards communal positions over its 70-year history, leading to consequences.
Mollah expressed that a consistent and unwavering stance is crucial for a political party’s credibility and public trust. He urged the Congress to uphold its secular principles consistently to maintain its status as a prominent secular party and a robust opposition force. Madani, in his critique of the Congress, highlighted the party’s lenient approach towards communal politics during its governance, suggesting that a different approach could have altered the country’s trajectory significantly.
The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind leader emphasized that historical decisive action against communalism could have prevented the current state of affairs in the country. He lamented that the Congress leaders’ soft stance towards religiously motivated politics of hatred has contributed to the present challenges. Madani also attributed the rise of communal forces to the tragic assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, underscoring the importance of combating communalism effectively to avert national crises.
