BJP MLA tears Bangladesh flag on stage, urges Christians to join Hindus in fight against 'love jihad'

Pulling out a sword during his 48-minute address, the BJP leader asserted that the weapon was not meant to be sheathed and should be in the home of every Hindu.

BJP MLA from Telangana T Raja Singh on Sunday expressed 'concern' about a demographic change taking place in Goa. Claiming Muslim population was increasing in the coastal state, he said it was a matter that needed 'thoughtful consideration'.

The saffron party leader, known for his controversial statements, also tore a Bangladesh flag on stage, and said "Whoever comes up against India will suffer the same fate," The Indian Express reported.

Singh referred to the neighbouring country alleging that Hindus there were being killed and their shops looted. "They are appealing for help. I want to say that ‘Bajrangi’ is ready to fight for the protection of Hindus in Bangladesh. Modi ji, just open the gates for 15 minutes and we will do it," he said.

Pulling out a sword during his 48-minute address, Singh asserted that the weapon was not meant to be sheathed and should be in the home of every Hindu.

He also appealed to Christians to join hands with Hindus for the united fight against "love jihad" which is affecting both religions.

Addressing a Bajrang Dal rally at Curchorem in south Goa, Singh said India won't have a Hindu prime minister in the next 20 to 30 years if the population of "jihadis" increases and the number of their legislators goes up.

"Love Jihadis don't only target Hindus. I want to appeal to our Christian brothers from Goa. You should watch the Kerala Files (Story) movie even though the film doesn't tell the entire story," the BJP MLA said.

Right-wing activists claim Muslim men practice "love jihad" to lure women from other religions into marriage and force them to change their faith. "

"The movie shows how in the name of love jihad, Hindu and Christian girls were lured. Hindus have kept their doors open for Christian brothers to fight against love jihad. Do join hands...our strength will increase," he said.

Singh said Hindus won't be able to organise processions for festivals like Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti etc in the next 10 to 20 years considering the direction of the population trend in India.

"If the population of Jihadis increases and if the number of their MLAs and MPs go up, the prime minister of India won't be a Hindu but a Muslim in the next 20-25 years," the BJP leader said.

He said the condition of Hindus will become like that of Hindus in Pakistan in the next 25 to 30 years if family planning continues.

(With PTI inputs)