My Muslim brethren hold my hand; do not let it go : Congress Muslim MLA Rahim Khan’s appeal for vote

Congress MLA Rahim Khan

Bidar (Karnataka) – The sitting Congress MLA Rahim Khan and candidate while canvassing in his constituency for the Karnataka Assembly election appealed to the Muslims that there was a great conspiracy against him. Hence, “you my Muslim brethren do not let go of my hand. If I do not come to your streets and lanes, please keep in mind, that I have to go to each and every one of their houses as I have to appeal for the votes from people of other communities. Some are trying to take away the votes of people in my community by giving them money and defeating me. In the Vidhan Sabha election of 2018, I won only because of the Muslim votes”.

Editorial Viewpoints

  • Implies that till now he has won only by getting Muslim Votes
  • This is the real reason for Congress asking for votes based on caste and religion and not on the work performed ! Those who call Hindus communal do they not feel this is communal ?
  • Will the Election Commission take action on those who create a divide between the two communities ?