When the party came under criticism for not standing by its spokespersons and bowing to critics who made provocative remarks against Hindu deities, a senior party source said that no one has access through the party platform. It’s not a license to put out your controversial personal opinion. , Responding to the criticism, a senior leader said, “The party has been continuously opposing ‘minority appeasement’ and will continue to do so, but at the same time we need not be aggressive and exercise restraint while coming on the party platform. ”
The justification came in the backdrop of mounting criticism from supporters who are known for their scathing Hindutva advocacy and enjoy a large following on the social media platform. He has been critical of the Modi government for coming under pressure from Islamic countries known for religious intolerance. He has highlighted that countries like Qatar which are funding extremist political Islamism and had granted honorary citizenship to renowned painter MF Hussain, who had been banned from India after protests against the way Hindu gods and goddesses were depicted in his paintings. had to leave.
“They can be upset. We value their commitment to Hindutva and their support. They have courageously disobeyed in the face of political intolerance, often at great cost to themselves. But the fact remains that in public life you have to be restrained. When you join a party and are given an assignment, you are expected to follow the party’s stand”, a minister said.
He said that no party member has the freedom to express his personal opinion when he comes on stage as a representative of the party, deviating from the party’s clear instructions to focus on development and the Modi government’s efforts. went. Help the poor and downtrodden.
An idea also emerged from the ‘Chintan Shivir’ of the RSS organized in Haridwar in April that while pursuing ideological issues, any bitterness and conflict in the society should be avoided.