The BJP reacted to West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim's 'Muslims can become bigger than majority' remark, and claimed he was "openly inciting communal hatred". "Hakim [is]...pushing a dangerous agenda. This isn’t just hate speech, it's a blueprint for creating a Bangladesh-type situation in India. Why is...INDI Alliance silent?" BJP leader and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said.