Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that the ruling party has “no agenda other than creating a Hindu-Muslim divide” ahead of key political battles in several states.
Speaking at a public event on Saturday, Singh accused the BJP of focusing on religious polarisation instead of addressing issues such as unemployment, inflation and rural distress. He claimed that communal narratives were repeatedly being used to divert public attention from governance and economic concerns.
The veteran Congress leader said the country needed political discussions centred on development, education, healthcare and job creation rather than “continuous attempts to divide society on religious lines.” He also alleged that opposition voices were being targeted whenever they questioned government policies.
The BJP strongly rejected the remarks, accusing the Congress of practising appeasement politics for decades. Party leaders said the BJP’s governance model focuses on welfare schemes, infrastructure growth and national security, and argued that the opposition was trying to create a false narrative ahead of upcoming elections.
Singh has frequently criticised the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on issues related to communal politics and democratic institutions. His latest comments come at a time when political rhetoric has intensified across the country following recent electoral developments and debates around identity politics.
Political analysts believe such exchanges are likely to dominate the national political discourse in the coming months, especially with multiple state elections approaching. Opposition parties are attempting to unite around issues of economic hardship and social harmony, while the BJP continues to highlight nationalism, welfare programmes and governance achievements.
The Congress leadership has recently intensified its campaign against the Centre, accusing the government of deepening social divisions for electoral gains. Meanwhile, BJP leaders maintain that the opposition is resorting to “fear politics” because it lacks public support on development issues.
