Maharashtra population :-According to this report, the ratio between Hindu and Muslim population in Maharashtra may change in future, which has given political parties an opportunity to prioritise it in their agenda.
Maharashtra :-There is a big debate going on in the politics of Maharashtra at this time, and the reason for this is a new report, which is making worrying predictions about the change in Hindu and Muslim population in the state. This report has been published by the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS), which claims that by 2051, the number of Hindus in Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai, will decrease, while the Muslim population will increase. This report has not only created political stir, but has also started a serious discussion among the society.
According to the report, the number of illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators in Mumbai is increasing rapidly, which is changing the demography of the state. According to TISS, given the trend seen at this time, by 2051 the Hindu population in Mumbai will decrease to 54%, while the Muslim population may increase to 30%. In 1961, the Hindu population in Mumbai was 88%, which decreased to 66% in 2011, while the Muslim population increased from 8% to 21% during the same period.
Four major revelations of this report have further increased the controversy among political parties:
1. Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltration
The report states that Rohingya and Bangladeshis are illegally infiltrating Mumbai. These migrants cross the border and come here and gradually settle down. This increasing infiltration is not only changing the population ratio, but is also putting a lot of pressure on the city’s infrastructure.
2. Political conspiracy of illegal settlement
According to the report, some political parties are looking at these illegal immigrants as a vote bank and are helping them settle illegally. With this, these migrants join the local citizens and become a stable vote bank in the future, which benefits some political parties.
3. Fake documents for Indian citizenship
Another serious disclosure made in the TISS report is that fake documents are made to make these illegal immigrants Indian citizens. Fake voter ID cards, Aadhaar cards and other documents are prepared for them, so that they can also participate in elections and become a part of a large population.
4. Creation of neighborhoods in a systematic way
The last disclosure is that special neighborhoods are being built for these migrants, so that a large vote bank can be created. These migrants are gradually turning into a strong social group, which can play a decisive role in the upcoming elections.
After this report, there has been an earthquake in the politics of the state. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya shared this report on social media and exposed its facts and called it a serious issue. On the basis of this report, he has accused the opposition parties that they are helping in settling illegal immigrants for vote bank politics. On the other hand, Congress and other opposition parties are calling this report politically motivated and calling it an attempt to spread tension in the society.
What does the new slogan say? “If divided, they will be cut off, if they are united, they will be safe”
In this entire situation, a new slogan “If divided, they will be cut off, if they are united, they will be safe” is also echoing a lot. Its message is clear: If the people of the society remain divided among themselves, their strength will be scattered, and they will become insecure. But if they remain united, they will be safe and will be able to face external forces. This slogan is emerging prominently through Hindu organizations and its purpose is to maintain unity.
Impact on future elections
This report has made population and vote bank politics a big issue in the upcoming assembly elections. It will be interesting to see in which direction the politics of Maharashtra goes in the coming times and how this issue emerges in the elections.
Overall, this report of TISS has not only raised the question of population change, but has also completely changed the political atmosphere of the state.
