The BJP leadership has reacted sharply to the remarks and accused the Kolkata Mayor of “inciting communal hatred and pushing a dangerous agenda”

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Muslims will soon become majority, says Bengal Minister Hakim

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Firhad Hakim's remark sparked a massive row, drawing a sharp response from the BJP leaders, who accused him of "openly inciting communal hatred."

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'Pure Venom': BJP Slams TMC Mayor Over 'Muslims Can Be Bigger Than Majority' Remark

A remark by Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim, in which he said Muslims could become a "bigger majority than the majority", has sparked a massive row. West Bengal BJP chief and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has described Mr Hakim's remarks as "pure venom" and accused him of "openly inciting communal hatred and pushing a dangerous agenda". In a video that has now gone viral, Mr Hakim is heard making the controversi…

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Bengal Minister Says Muslims Can Be 'Bigger Than Majority', BJP Responds

Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari termed Hakim’s statement ‘dangerous’.

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Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim’s remark on ‘Muslim majority’ triggers controversy, BJP accuses him of inciting hatred

Firhad Hakim said that Muslims in India do not see themselves as a minority and hoped that one day they will be the majority bigger than the majority.

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Trinamool leader says 'Muslims can be bigger than majority', BJP fires back

A statement by West Bengal government minister Firhad Hakim has sparked a political battle in the state's politics. During a program, Firhad Hakim said that if Allah wishes, one day Muslims will be in majority.

पश्चिम बंगाल सरकार के मंत्री फिरहाद हकीम के एक बयान ने राज्य की सियासत में सियासी संग्राम छेड़ दिया है. फिरहाद हकीम ने एक कार्यक्रम के दौरान कहा है कि अगर अल्लाह ने चाहा तो एक दिन मुसलमान बहुमत में होंगे.

'अल्लाह ने चाहा तो बहुमत में होंगे', ममता के मंत्री के बयान पर बवाल, BJP बोली- शरिया की तरफ इशारा

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'If Allah wishes, we will be in majority', uproar over Mamata's minister's statement, BJP said - hints towards Sharia

Firhad Hakim suggested that through empowerment and hard work, this gap could be bridged. A video of Hakim's speech went viral, but its authenticity could not be independently verified by PTI. Firhad Hakim’s Controversy: Row Erupts Over West Bengal Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Empowerment in State (Watch Video).

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Firhad Hakim’s Controversy: Row Erupts Over West Bengal Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Empowerment in State (Watch Video)

Controversy Erupts Over Minister Firhad Hakim's Call for Muslim Empowerment  West Bengal's minister Firhad Hakim has become the center of controversy due to his recent remarks about Muslim empowerment. During an event for minority students, Hakim advocated for a future where Muslims' voices ensure justice and development without the need for protests. He emphasized minority underrepresentation in the judiciary and called for empowerment through …

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Controversy Erupts Over Minister Firhad Hakim's Call for Muslim Empowerment

TMC leader Firhad Hakim sparked controversy with remarks about Muslim population and empowerment.  The party condemned his statement and distanced itself from his views.  Hakim's comments triggered strong reactions from opposition parties, particularly the BJP.  He later offered a clarification, claiming his words were misinterpreted.  The incident created a political storm in West Bengal.

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TMC condemns Firhad Hakim's controversial remark on Muslim percentage, distances itself from it

The Hindu Patrika West Bengal Minister TMC Firhad Hakim says Muslims will soon become majority BJP reacted Nilesh Desai   
West Bengal News: देश जहां एक तरफ विपक्षी पार्टियां मुस्लिमों पर अत्याचार की बात कह रही है तो वहीं पश्चिम बंगाल के मंत्री और कोलकाता नगर निगम के मेयर फिरहाद हकीम के एक बयान ने नया विवाद खड़ा कर दिया है. उन्होंने कहा कि हमें ऐसी स्थिति में पहुंचने की जरूरत है जहां खुद-ब-खुद हमारी आवाज सुनी जाए और न्याय से लेकर विकास की मांगें…

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