Prashant Kishore urges Mithila Brahmins to rethink BJP Hindutva
· India · The Hindu, India Today
Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor called on Brahmins in Bihar's Mithila region to reconsider their support for the BJP, arguing that Hindu communalism's exclusion of Muslims has harmed Brahmin interests. Kishor highlighted the intersection of caste and religious representation in politics, noting that secularism's real test lies in fair minority representation. He contrasted English‑speaking secularists who ignore caste dynamics with his own Brahmin perspective on social justice and coalition building. The statement underscores emerging intra‑Brahmin discourse about political alliances and the BJP's Hindutva agenda.
Why it matters
The appeal targets a traditionally influential community in Bihar, potentially reshaping the state's political calculus and the BJP's electoral base. If Brahmins shift allegiance, it could bolster opposition coalitions linking Muslims and OBCs, altering outcomes in upcoming elections. The discourse also signals internal debate within upper‑caste politics about the costs of religious polarisation.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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