
Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim’s recent remarks have sparked controversy in West Bengal. In a viral video, Hakim is heard suggesting that Muslims could "become a bigger majority than the majority."
The BJP has strongly condemned the statement, calling it "pure venom."
In the video, Hakim points out that while Muslims constitute 17 percent of the national population, they make up 33 percent in West Bengal yet are still labeled as a minority.
"However, we don't think of our community as a minority. If Allah with us by his grace, the Muslim community can become a bigger majority than the majority,' he added.
State BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar reacted sharply to the video by sharing it on X, stating, "Pure venom from the Kolkata Mayor, TMC's Firhad Hakim, openly inciting communal hatred and pushing a dangerous agenda. This isn't just hate speech—it's a blueprint for creating a Bangladesh-type situation in India. Why is the INDI Alliance silent? I challenge them to voice their opinion on this."
"Mamata Banerjee, your hypocrisy and anti-India mindset stand exposed. Is the the future you envision?? Every Bharatwasi must condemn this mindset! Our nation will not tolerate such threats to its unity and integrity," he added in the same message.
Firhad Hakim, apart from being an MLA and Kolkata’s Mayor, holds key positions as the minister for urban development, municipal affairs, and housing. A member of the TMC's national working committee, he is regarded as one of Mamata Banerjee's most trusted aides. The party has yet to issue a response to his remarks.