While opposition parties recalibrate and regroup, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to function as more than just a political entity—it operates as the political arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with an eye on long-term civilisational transformation. The recently introduced Waqf Bill, which sparked protests across the country, exemplifies this ideological commitment disguised as legislative reform.
Unlike the Congress, which evolved from a liberation movement into a traditional power-seeking party, the BJP uses electoral victories as a means, not an end. Its fundamental objective remains the creation of a Hindu Rashtra, with governance as the pathway rather than the destination.
The Waqf Bill, while presented as a welfare initiative for Muslims—especially women and the poor—has been interpreted by critics as part of a larger campaign against “land jihad.” The BJP and RSS believe that Waqf properties facilitate Muslim land expansion, a theory rooted in the Hindutva worldview of an ongoing 1,200-year-old civilisational conflict between Hindus and Muslims.
This ideological push mirrors earlier moves like the revocation of Article 370, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and triple talaq reforms—all aimed at consolidating Hindu identity politics. For the BJP, the Waqf Bill isn’t just about land or law—it’s about fortifying the ideological castle of Hindutva for generations to come.
Strategic Polarisation and Political Gains
Politically, the Bill has served as a strategic test of the BJP’s alliances. Despite its reliance on secular allies like JDU, LJP, TDP, and RLD, all of whom cater to Muslim voters, the government saw no real resistance—demonstrating that these allies are driven more by power than ideology.
The BJP has also mastered low-intensity communal mobilisation. By drawing Muslims into visible street protests, it seeks to stoke Hindu consolidation, especially among Dalits and backward OBCs who appear to be drifting away post-2024.
In the end, both wings of the Sangh Parivar benefit: the RSS strengthens its ideological legitimacy, while the BJP expands its political footprint, often without needing to fire a full-blown electoral salvo. As protests mount and the Waqf Bill polarises public discourse, the BJP continues to shape the battlefield where ideological conviction and political pragmatism converge.
Author: This news is edited by: Abhishek Verma, (Editor, CANON TIMES)
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