Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dropped a cultural bombshell, declaring that the nation’s Prime Minister’s Hindu identity stems from deep-rooted civilizational heritage, not the pages of the Constitution. Speaking at a rally, Sarma framed this as a fundamental truth of Indian ethos.
‘Constitutions come and go, but our samskara endures,’ Sarma proclaimed, invoking the timeless Hindu way of life that has shaped the subcontinent. He painted a vivid picture of unbroken continuity – from Rigvedic sages to contemporary leaders – positioning the PM as a custodian of this legacy.
This provocative take has ignited a firestorm on social media and in political circles. Detractors label it as an assault on secular principles, warning of a slide toward theocracy. Proponents counter that it’s a honest acknowledgment of India’s Hindu majority’s cultural reality, long suppressed in polite discourse.
Delving into history, Sarma cited examples like Chola emperors and Maratha warriors who ruled by dharmic principles, sans modern charters. He urged the youth to embrace this heritage over imported ideologies. ‘The PM’s Hinduism is in his veins, from Bharat’s eternal soil,’ he stressed.
As polls loom, this narrative could reshape voter sentiments, reinforcing BJP’s Hindutva agenda. Opposition parties are scrambling to respond, with some accusing Sarma of overreach. Ultimately, the debate spotlights India’s identity crossroads: will civilizational pride prevail over constitutional neutrality, or vice versa? The coming months will tell.