A prominent Shiv Sena (UBT) voice from Mumbai has poured cold water on BJP’s electoral dreams in West Bengal. Anand Dubey argues that Mamata Banerjee’s governance, marked by tangible progress, remains unbeatable. ‘The people love her development work; BJP’s dal won’t cook there,’ he quipped.
In a candid conversation, Dubey highlighted BJP’s futile 15-year battle against Banerjee, who has dominated polls consistently. The absence of a BJP state government despite Modi’s Delhi stronghold leaves them restless. Bengal voters, loyal to Banerjee, thwart BJP’s strategies time and again—no President’s Rule can alter that.
Turning to national debates, Dubey defended Maharashtra’s 2014 Muslim reservation policy as economically driven, not communal. He cautioned against religion-linked quotas, predicting demands from every community if precedents are set. True reservation, he insisted, belongs to the economically backward, including OBCs and SC/STs, urging discourse beyond Hindu-Muslim binaries.
Regarding Ajit Pawar’s untimely death post-Ahmedabad crash, Dubey demanded transparency via a retired Supreme Court judge-led panel. Doubting DGCA’s efficacy, he lauded family members’ insights and CBI calls. This key leader’s loss demands answers: accident or plot?
On RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat’s statements, Dubey noted India’s ancient Sanatan culture transcends time, embracing all faiths under ‘one family.’ He challenged BJP’s narrative, reminding that today’s Muslims share Hindu ancestry, fostering unity over division.