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Samik Bhattacharya, the new BJP state president, stated the party isn’t against Muslims, aiming to protect Bengal’s diversity amid religious divisions. He advocates for education over violence, contrasting with colleague Suvendu Adhikari’s anti-Muslim stance, especially after a bypoll defeat in a Muslim-majority area. Bhattacharya envisions peaceful coexistence, referencing cultural icons and condemning communal violence, while seeking to reassure minority youth.
