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Amidst the election trends and results of West Bengal, famous lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir has once again come into the news for his outspoken style. Encouraged by the performance of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, Muntashir has shared a post on social media, which has sparked a new debate on the internet. He has said in clear words that now the picture of Bengal is going to change.

Security assurance and sharp attack on festivals

Manoj Muntashir directly mentioned the violence during Ram Navami and Durga Puja in his post. He wrote that now stones will not be thrown at the pandals of Ram Navami and Durga Puja. Muntashir’s statement points to previous incidents where there were reports of stone pelting and tension during processions in many parts of Bengal. In his own style, he expressed confidence that now Hindus will feel safe in the state.

‘Hindus will not be burnt alive’ – Muntashir’s emotional post

Giving more edge to his post, Manoj Muntashir wrote that “Now Hindus will not be burnt alive.” His statement is being considered as a strong attack on the old history of electoral and political violence in Bengal. Muntashir is often vocal on nationalism and Hindutva issues through his poems and social media posts. He has presented BJP’s victory not just as a political change but as a guarantee of cultural security.

New debate erupted on social media

After this post of Muntashir, social media is divided into two parts. While on one hand BJP supporters and their fans are calling this statement ‘courageous’, on the other hand critics are linking it to the politics of polarization. However, Muntashir has kept his point clear without caring about anyone. Amidst the political turmoil in Bengal, these words of Muntashir have added fuel to the fire, bringing a new turn in the politics of the state.