Ranchi: In a shocking development, a video featuring Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Nazrul Islam has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy as he threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the video, Islam can be heard announcing his intention to bury Prime Minister Modi 400 feet underground. However, the authenticity of the viral video has not been verified.
‘Prime Minister Modi Ko 400 Fit Niche God Denge’, JMM Neta Nazrul Islam Kal, BJP Ne Manga Answer#PM Modi #LokSabha Election 2024 https://t.co/K2so0cnzh8— Zee Bihar Jharkhand (@ZeeBiharNews) April 16, 2024
‘PM Modi is like Hitler’
The incident unfolded during a day-long protest organized by Nazrul Islam on Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 near a railway station in Jharkhand’s Sahibganj district. During the demonstration, Islam compared Prime Minister Modi to Hitler, suggesting that the prime minister has intentions to subvert the constitution. He ramped up the rhetoric by announcing slogans that would exceed 400 seats, symbolically indicating a deep hatred for the Modi leadership.
Counter attack by BJP on JMM
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was quick to react to the video, condemning Islam’s remarks and demanding clarification from opposition parties. BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdev termed the statement as a serious matter, alleging that the opposition, especially the Indian National Congress-led alliance, was in desperation and resorted to discussing the prime minister’s assassination. Shahdev emphasized the seriousness of the situation, highlighting the absence of any action by the state administration despite the alarming nature of the threats to the head of state.
Unforgivable crime!
Mental Form Se Vikalanga “Jamumo” Ka Gunda Central Committee Sadasya “Nazarula Islam” Ri @Narendra Modi Jee ki hatya karane ki khuli dhamaki de raha hai !
The Prime Minister of the country Ko Mar Kar 400 Fit Zamin Gadane!
Zamumo ke baithakom ka… pic.twitter.com/vSXcRP8Gih— Amar Kumar Bauri (Modi Ka Parivar) (@amarbauri) April 15, 2024
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi slammed the JMM leader for making such a provocative statement against the Prime Minister and said, “Nazrul Islam seems to have lost his mental balance”.
Aaj duniya no ic koi takat illa ki taraf nazar utha kar bhi dekha sake.
Prime Minister Shri @Narendra Modi Jee ki lokapriyata dekhakar jamumo netaom ka mental balance bigada gaya.
Jharkhand Ki Sabha Lok Sabha seats go to India’s Alliance, Jisaki… pic.twitter.com/nQc4qE4i52— Babulal Marandi (Modi Ka Parivar) (@yourbabulal) April 16, 2024
Rising tension between political factions has led to recriminations. Shahdev highlighted instances where opposition leaders, including a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) member, made provocative statements suggesting violence and attacks on BJP candidate Geeta Koda. A BJP representative demanded accountability from Chief Minister Champai Soren, questioning his silence on the issue and alleging possible involvement in anti-democratic activities.
BJP demands investigation, action
In light of the volatile situation, the BJP has called for a thorough probe into the matter and demanded the Election Commission’s intervention. Shahdev stressed the need to uphold democratic values and guard against any machinations aimed at undermining the nation’s democratic fabric.
Nazrul Islam has maintained that his words have been misrepresented. “I have not said anything about PM Modi,” he said. He understands the limits of politeness. Islam said a ‘Save the Country, Save the Constitution’ program was organized at Sahibganj on Babasaheb’s birth anniversary on April 14. This program was held in all district centers. He was invited as the chief guest for the Sahibganj event. However, he lashed out saying that he did not talk about burying anyone but instead questioned BJP’s claim of getting 400 seats.
Who is Nazrul Islam?
Prof. Nazrul Islam is a professor in a prestigious college. He is also a member of JMM Central Committee. He teaches Political Science at Shibu Soren Tribal Graduate College, Sahibganj District, Jharkhand.