'Even God doesn't stand by weak': BJP leader urges Hindus to keep weapons amid communal violence, triggers row

NEW DELHI: Senior West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has stirred a row for asking Hindus to start keeping weapons at their homes. His remarks drew strong criticism from opposition, meanwhile, TMC called it "provocative."

A video of Ghosh has went viral, where he can be seen speaking at a public rally in North 24 Parganas district about the recent Murshidabad violence .

"Hindus are buying television sets, refrigerators and new furniture. But they don't have a single weapon at home. When something happens, they keep calling the police. The police will not save you," Ghosh, a former state BJP chief said.

"Ten years ago, people didn't know what Ram Navami processions were. Today, such processions are being held in every locality because Hindus have realised they need to unite. Even God doesn't stand by the weak," he added.

However, the authenticity of the video cannot be verified.

His remarks have kicked up a political storm. TMC MLA from Murshidabad, Humanyun Kabir accused Ghosh of inciting communal discord.

"If one person attacks another, there will be retaliation. These BJP leaders are using religion to provoke Hindus and disrupt West Bengal's harmony and culture," Kabir said.