BJP MLA Ritesh Tiwari in controversy

BJP MLA Ritesh Tiwari has triggered a major political controversy after stating that he would not work for Muslims in his constituency, alleging they did not vote for him in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections. He made these remarks during a public event in Kolkata.

In a viral video, the Kashipur Belgachia MLA claimed he won without any Muslim votes and said he would not provide services or certificates to them for the next five years. His comments drew strong criticism from opposition leaders and social media users, who called them discriminatory and unconstitutional.