RANCHI: In a scathing attack on the BJP’s political strategies, JMM Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Majhi has warned that any regional party aligning with the BJP ends up paying a heavy price. Speaking exclusively to IANS amid the unfolding political drama in Bihar, governors’ transfers, and escalating Middle East tensions, Majhi accused the central government of betraying its allies.
‘Bihar’s current crisis is a blatant insult to the people’s mandate,’ Majhi asserted. Voters backed Nitish Kumar, a seasoned chief minister beloved by the masses, yet BJP’s maneuvers threaten to undermine him. ‘This will backfire on BJP the most,’ she predicted, emphasizing how such tactics erode trust in the party.
Drawing parallels, Majhi pointed to the BJD in Odisha. ‘Everyone saw how BJP weakened BJD after securing crucial parliamentary support,’ she said. Key bills passed with BJD’s backing, only for BJP to allegedly poach its MPs through coerced resignations. ‘They bite the hand that feeds them,’ Majhi quipped, invoking a popular proverb.
Regional parties, she cautioned, will now think twice before partnering with BJP. Turning to governors’ postings, Majhi highlighted Jagdeep Dhankhar’s tenure in West Bengal, where he openly sided with the Centre against Mamata Banerjee. ‘Governors should remain neutral, not political tools,’ she stressed. Similar pressures were exerted in Jharkhand during elections, though unsuccessfully.
On foreign policy, amid Middle East strife, Majhi questioned India’s ‘Vishwa Guru’ claims. ‘Operation Sindoor exposed gaps in alliances,’ she noted, urging priority on evacuating Indian workers and students. With global tensions rising towards potential nuclear risks, she called for diplomatic restraint and leadership through dialogue.
Majhi’s remarks underscore deepening rifts in Indian politics, signaling caution for opposition alliances ahead of key state polls.