Shillong: Meghalaya BJP leaders are firing back at political rivals. They claim opposition parties use religion as a dirty weapon to halt the party's growth in the state. The BJP currently holds only two seats: South Shillong and Pynthorumkhrah. Party officials say they struggle to gain more ground because rivals manufacture religious propaganda instead of debating actual policy.
Spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang insists these tactics hide the lack of substantive platforms among opponents. "Rival parties raise the issue of religion to influence public sentiment because they have no grounds to attack the BJP over development or welfare programmes," Kharkrang said. He argues that voters are starting to see through these political games.
The party maintains that its national leadership remains inclusive. They point to Christian members within their own ranks who actively address community concerns. State vice president Khrawboklang Basaiawmoit backed this stance by highlighting the distribution of government schemes. He noted that housing and electricity projects reach all corners of the state, not just BJP-held areas. Basaiawmoit claims this proves the party does not discriminate. He expects voters will eventually reject divisive rhetoric in favor of results.
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