TMC ‘strongly condemns’ West Bengal minister’s ‘Muslims can become majority’ remark

The Trinamool Congress on Monday said it “strongly condemns” remarks made by party leader and West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim, and warned that such statements would be met with strict measures.

In a video widely shared on social media on December 14, Hakim was heard saying that while Muslims were considered a minority in India, the community could “become a bigger majority than the majority” one day.

The Trinamool Congress said on Monday that it “firmly dissociates” itself from Hakim’s comments, and that they did not reflect the party’s ideology.

“Our commitment to peace, unity, and communal harmony remains unwavering,” the Trinamool Congress said in a post on X. “Any remarks that threaten the social fabric of West Bengal will be met with strict measures.”

The All India Trinamool Congress firmly disassociates itself from and strongly condemns the statement made by Shri Firhad Hakim, MIC GoWB, at an event day before yesterday. These comments do not reflect the party’s position or ideology.
Our commitment to peace, unity, and…— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) December 16, 2024

Hakim, a four-time MLA and Kolkata mayor, reportedly made the remarks at an event held by an organisation that prepares students for competitive examinations.

“We [Muslims] are part of a community that is 33% of the population in West Bengal and...

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