BJP is instigating communalism in Goa, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Latest News :- Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of deliberately provoking communal tension in Goa. He also said that despite the separation, the party's efforts will not remain uninterrupted as Goa and the entire country is watching its policy. In a post on his Unfortunately, it is being attacked by the BJP regime there. “BJP is deliberately instigating communal tension there.” There a former RSS leader alienated Christians and Sangh Parivar organizations by calling for an economic boycott against Muslims.

People associated with Sangh Parivar across the country do such work with the help of higher officials. BJP's dominance in Goa is very clear. Exploiting ecologically important places by illegally declaring them as green land while dividing people. Attack on the natural and social heritage of Goa by violating environmental norms. These actions of BJP will never stop. Goa and the entire country will see this divisive policy and unite against it.”

Earlier, former Goa RSS chief Subhash Wellinger had called for DNA testing of Xavier's remains at St. France and also questioned the saintly status of Xavier as the patron saint of Goa. Wellinger's speech created an uproar among Christians in the state. Constantly complaining against him and inciting him to assault.

Local political leaders and citizens protested in Old Goa on Sunday demanding action against Wellinger. Protesters petitioned for Wellinger's removal during a once-in-a-decade event in which an effigy of St. Francis Xavier was removed. The event will be held from November to January 2024. It will be conducted till 2025.