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The recent death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike has sparked controversy in India, particularly concerning the reaction of Mehbooba Mufti, the chief of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sharply criticized Mufti for expressing solidarity with Nasrallah, accusing her of prioritizing the death of a terrorist over the lives of Hindu soldiers killed by terrorists. This incident highlights the complex political landscape in India, where tensions between religious and political ideologies often manifest in the context of international events.
Mufti's decision to cancel her poll campaign in Haryana “in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon & Gaza, especially Hassan Nasrallah” sparked outrage within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sarma, a vocal figure within the BJP, addressed the issue directly at an election rally in Sonipat, questioning Mufti's priorities and challenging her to explain her position on the deaths of Hindu soldiers killed by terrorists. Sarma's statement echoed the sentiment of several BJP leaders, who condemned Mufti's gesture as an act of hypocrisy and condemned her for prioritizing the life of a terrorist over the lives of Hindu soldiers.
The BJP's criticism of Mufti, which includes claims of her 'crocodile tears' and the 'conspiracy' behind her actions, reveals the deep political rift between the two parties. This situation exposes the complexities of Indian politics, where international events often become intertwined with domestic political agendas. The BJP's portrayal of Mufti's actions as an act of political opportunism and a disregard for the lives of Hindu soldiers strengthens their narrative of her as a supporter of terrorism and undermines her political standing. Mufti, on the other hand, presents her gesture as an act of humanitarian solidarity, emphasizing the human cost of conflict and emphasizing her commitment to the Palestinian and Lebanese people.