The EU Parliament's resolution said that the BJP nationalistic rhetoric "has contributed to an anmosphere of intolerance and discriminaiton, and has led to an increase in violence against religious minorites and other marginalized groups".

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the ruling political party in India. It is a right-wing Hindu nationalist party that has been criticized for its use of nationalistic rhetoric.

The EU Parliament's resolution on India's situation in Manipur expressed concern about the BJP's use of nationalistic rhetoric. The resolution said that this rhetoric "has contributed to an atmosphere of intolerance and discrimination, and has led to an increase in violence against religious minorities and other marginalized groups."

The resolution also called on the BJP to "cease inflammatory statements" and to "play an impartial role to mediate the tensions" in Manipur.

The BJP has denied that its rhetoric has contributed to violence or discrimination. However, the party's critics argue that its rhetoric has created an atmosphere in which such violence and discrimination are more likely to occur.

The BJP's use of nationalistic rhetoric is part of a broader trend in India. In recent years, there has been a rise in Hindu nationalism in the country. This has led to increased tensions between Hindus and Muslims, as well as other religious minorities.

The EU Parliament's resolution is a significant rebuke of the BJP. It is the first time that a major international body has criticized the party's use of nationalistic rhetoric. The resolution is likely to put pressure on the BJP to change its approach.

Here are some examples of nationalistic rhetoric that has been deployed by leading members of the BJP:

• In 2019, BJP leader Yogi Adityanath said that "India is a Hindu nation and will remain a Hindu nation."
• In 2020, BJP leader Giriraj Singh said that "Muslims should either accept Indian culture or leave the country."
• In 2021, BJP leader Kapil Mishra said that "we will not allow a single mosque in India."

This type of rhetoric has been condemned by human rights groups and religious leaders. It has also been criticized by some members of the BJP itself. However, the party's leadership has so far refused to back down.

The EU Parliament's resolution is a welcome step in holding the BJP accountable for its use of nationalistic rhetoric. However, it remains to be seen whether the party will actually change its approach.