In the tangled intersection of crime, politics, and public sentiment, the assassination of Baba Siddiqui and the involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang reveal a darker truth about our society. While it’s easy to point fingers at criminals and politicians, the uncomfortable reality is that we, the citizens, often have a hand in enabling these figures to gain power. Our choices, apathy, and willingness to overlook criminal behavior in pursuit of personal or political gains give rise to individuals who manipulate religious and cultural sentiments for power, ultimately leading to what can be termed “ murder of polity” not “political murders.”
The Power Play Behind Baba Siddiqui’s Death
Baba Siddiqui, known for his political influence and alleged protection of Salman Khan, found himself entangled in a dangerous game. He even changed his long standing political parties to align with powerful local player like NCP who had more say in governance, to strengthen his position. His efforts to shield Salman Khan from the fallout of the blackbuck poaching case, which angered the Bishnoi community, made him a target. The community, already enraged by the delay and leniency in the judicial process, saw this as an insult to their cultural values.
Lawrence Bishnoi, a criminal seeking political significance, capitalized on this conflict to gain respect within his community. As his criminal activities left him without respect, he now seeks to frame these actions as a response to the community’s frustration with the judiciary’s apathy and the public’s continued admiration of Salman Khan. Bishnoi hopes that by positioning himself as a defender of their cultural sentiments, the community will accept him despite his criminal past.
How Citizens Enable Criminals to Rise
What we often fail to see is that criminals like Bishnoi don’t rise to prominence on their own. They thrive on the sentiments of the people—whether it’s anger, devotion, or loyalty to a cause. By tapping into the religious and cultural emotions of the Bishnoi community, Bishnoi turned himself into a champion of their cause, gaining the support needed to expand his influence. But where did this influence come from? It stems from a society willing to overlook violence and crime in favor of alignment with cultural and religious sentiments. We are ready to ignore our religious leaders who spend their lives for religion to support the ambitions of the leader who is misusing our religion to make his life better. It is you the citizen who gave Lawrence the much awaited “cue”
The Role of Voters and Society
Citizens have the power to deny criminals a place in the political system, but often, we fail to use it. Whether due to ignorance, fear, or misplaced loyalty, we allow figures like Lawrence Bishnoi to manipulate the narrative, positioning themselves as protectors or champions of justice. This blind support gives them the legitimacy they need to pursue greater power, leaving the blood of their victims, like Baba Siddiqui, on our hands.
The Hidden Truth
Baba Siddiqui’s death and the rise of Lawrence Bishnoi represent a much larger issue in our political landscape—the dangerous combination of crime, religion, and politics. As citizens, our failure to critically assess who we support and how we vote contributes to the rise of such figures. Every time we enable someone with a criminal background to gain influence, we are complicit in the consequences of their actions.
Conclusion: Blood on Our Hands
The death of Baba Siddiqui isn’t just another crime story; it’s a reflection of how criminality seeps into politics with the quiet endorsement of the people. Until we, as citizens, take responsibility for our role in enabling such figures, we will continue to have blood on our hands.
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