Congress sees BJP leader’s bid to trigger polarisation

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Congress has accused BJP MP Satish Gautam of attempting to trigger communal polarization with claims that Muslims disproportionately benefit from government welfare schemes. The remarks, made by the BJP MP from Aligarh, have drawn sharp criticism from the opposition. The controversy underscores ongoing tensions around religion and welfare policy in Indian politics.

BJP MP from Aligarh, Satish Gautam, had claimed that Muslims were taking the most advantage of welfare schemes