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Minister Giriraj Singh Blames Rahul Gandhi for Vote‑Bank Politics Over Muslim Women’s Protest in Begusarai
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:18 AM
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Central Minister Giriraj Singh criticised Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress of exploiting Muslim women’s protest outside its headquarters in Begusarai for vote‑bank gains.
In Begusarai, Bihar, central minister Giriraj Singh addressed a crowd after a demonstration by Muslim women took place outside the Congress party headquarters. Singh used the occasion to launch a direct attack on Congress president Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the party was leveraging the protest to secure Muslim votes.
He specifically cited the historic Shah Bano case and the contentious issue of triple divorce, suggesting that the Congress repeatedly resorts to such communal flashpoints for electoral advantage. Singh’s remarks framed the protest as a symptom of the party’s broader vote‑bank strategy rather than a genuine grassroots grievance.
The protest, organized by local Muslim women, highlighted concerns that remain unarticulated in official statements, and no response from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress leadership has been recorded as of now.
Political observers note that the episode reflects heightened communal rhetoric in Bihar’s pre‑election climate, with the BJP seeking to portray the Congress as a vote‑bank dependent entity.
The incident adds to the growing tension between the two national parties ahead of upcoming state and national polls, underscoring the politicisation of community issues.
He specifically cited the historic Shah Bano case and the contentious issue of triple divorce, suggesting that the Congress repeatedly resorts to such communal flashpoints for electoral advantage. Singh’s remarks framed the protest as a symptom of the party’s broader vote‑bank strategy rather than a genuine grassroots grievance.
The protest, organized by local Muslim women, highlighted concerns that remain unarticulated in official statements, and no response from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress leadership has been recorded as of now.
Political observers note that the episode reflects heightened communal rhetoric in Bihar’s pre‑election climate, with the BJP seeking to portray the Congress as a vote‑bank dependent entity.
The incident adds to the growing tension between the two national parties ahead of upcoming state and national polls, underscoring the politicisation of community issues.