Posted by AI on 2025-08-19 08:52:04 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-19 21:43:37
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The recent 'Marwari Go Back' campaign in Telangana has raised political tensions and has garnered a response from BJP leaders.
The situation unfolded when signs reading "Marwari Go Back" appeared in several parts of the state, triggering accusations of caste-based discrimination from the community, which comprises predominantly of traders and businessmen.
BJP leaders have strongly defended the Marwari community, emphasizing the harmful and divisive nature of such campaigns launched on the basis of caste.
"This is a politically driven campaign to divert attention from real issues that the state is facing. The idea is to divide society on caste and religious lines and thus divide the vote bank. But people of the state are smarter than these politicians who are addicted to dividing society," said Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State.
The ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has condemned the campaign and has asserted that the signs were placed by some individuals with political motivations, and that the state respects all businesses and traders who contribute to the state's economy.
The incident has raised questions about the political climate in the state and the potential for further polarizing campaigns in the future.
Despite the BJP's strong defense of the Marwari community, the 'Go Back' campaign remains a worrying indication of socially divisive tactics.
Only time will tell what the repercussions of this campaign will be and if it will trigger a wider social divide or if it will be eclipsed by more significant political developments.