New Delhi, February 6: NCP (SP) Rajya Sabha member Fuja Khan has raised serious questions regarding the central government and the ruling party. She emphasized the need to focus on ground realities rather than grand speeches.
In response to the Prime Minister’s address in the Rajya Sabha, Fuja Khan remarked that while the speech sounded impressive, its authenticity and connection to real issues were questionable. She expressed deep skepticism about how grounded the speech was, noting that while significant claims were made, tangible solutions to the problems faced by ordinary people were noticeably absent.
Expressing her sorrow over the coal mine blast in Meghalaya that claimed 18 lives, Fuja Khan described it as a tragic incident. She attributed the disaster largely to illegal mining, stating that controlling unlawful mining activities is the government’s responsibility.
She questioned why, amidst rampant illegal mining involving millions of rupees and the complicity of contractors and operators, no action is being taken to halt it. “How long will our laborers and the poor continue to lose their lives?” she asked.
Fuja Khan also reacted strongly to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remarks, labeling the use of the term ‘Miyan’ and the comment about giving five rupees to beggars as disgraceful and shameful.
She raised concerns about the troubling rhetoric surrounding issues like cattle theft and voter list discrepancies. “Is this what democracy looks like?” she questioned, advocating for a clear code of conduct for those in constitutional positions.
She demanded that leaders should use restrained language, asserting that if they fail to do so, they have no right to remain in their positions. The kind of language being used is divisive and contrary to democratic values, she added.
Fuja Khan also questioned political parties regarding their stance on Muslim leaders. She asked, “Do some parties not favor Muslim political leadership? If not, why is this not openly acknowledged?” She criticized the repeated use of outdated and derogatory terms targeting a specific community as highly unfortunate.
Indirectly commenting on the controversy involving Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Jamiat-Ulema Hind, she noted that many organizations and communities played a vital role in the country’s freedom struggle, which should not be overlooked.