Karnataka Congress' appeasement politics for Muslims could lead to Bengal-like violence: P C Mohan amid Waqf protests

The Bengaluru Central MP also called on Hindus to 'wake up', describing the state government's move to provide 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts as an appeasement tactic.

Bengaluru: Alleging that Hindus are being forced to flee from the violence-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal due to the "dangerous politics of appeasement" by the state government, BJP leader P C Mohan on Sunday said the Karnataka Congress' "appeasement tactics" could lead to a similar fate here.

The Bengaluru Central MP also called on Hindus to "wake up," describing the state government's move to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts as an "appeasement tactic."

"What’s happening in Murshidabad is a direct result of the West Bengal State Government’s dangerous politics of appeasement, forcing Hindus to flee. Karnataka Congress’s appeasement tactics, like 4 per cent Muslim reservation in government contracts, could lead to the same fate. Wake up, Hindus!" Mohan claimed on 'X'.

Mohan also shared a purported video showing people fleeing Murshidabad with their families and belongings.

Violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad district have resulted in the deaths of three people.

The 'Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025' was passed by the legislature last month, reserving 4 per cent of contracts for Muslims in civil works valued up to Rs 2 crore and in goods/services procurement contracts up to Rs 1 crore.

The Governor’s assent is now required for the Bill to become an Act.