The CPI(M) on Monday hit out at the selective social media hate campaign from right-wing affiliated organisations, persons asking not to donate to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund since the money may go to minorities, and those calling the Kerala floods the wrath of god for the ongoing case in the Supreme Court to allow women to enter the Sabarimala shrine. The party said such instances showed utter inhumanity.
“A newly-appointed RBI board member, known for his close contacts with the Sangh parivar, has posted on social media that the floods in Kerala are a reflection of god’s anger on the Sabrimala case. Others who have carried out campaigns on social media against donations to the CM’s relief fund have brought in their communal politics, saying don’t donate to the CM relief fund because the money will go to minorities alone. This kind of campaign, which is not refuted or criticised by a single leader of BJP and RSS, shows their utter inhumanity,” CPI (M) Politburo member Brinda Karat said.
Ms. Karat’s comments came after a recent tweet by RBI board member S. Gurumurthy on August 18. “Supreme court judges may like to see if there is any connection between the case and what is happening in Sabarimala. Even if there is one in a million chance of a link people would not like the case decided against Ayyappan,” he tweeted.
Ms. Karat said such hate campaigns should be compared to the rescue work done by the fisherfolk in Kerala, who regardless of their religion or own problems have been pitching in.
“Some organisations stand out in their toxic hateful lies and false claims. The Sangh parivar and Sewa Bharati asking people not to donate [to the] CM’s distress relief fund. The CPI(M) refuses to engage with their low-level politics. For the party and thousands of Left volunteers, the only aim is rescue, relief and rehabilitation. People of Kerala will answer those who indulge in politics of division amidst suffering,” she added.
CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury is currently on a tour of the flood-affected parts of the State.