German leftist groups should give up the pseudo intolerant stance: lawmaker Sahra Wagenknecht

Berlin: – Sahra Wagenknecht, a member of the Bundestag, warned that if the leftist parties and groups in Germany do not give up the pseudo intolerant stance, there will be an atmosphere of extreme division just like the United States. Wagenknecht lashed out against the leftist ideology during an interview with the leading German daily, The Belt. At the same time, she pointed out that scholars worldwide have warned that the intensity of ideological differences is increasing in the year 2020. Sahra Wagenknecht is known as a frontline, famous leader of the left party in Germany. Wagenknecht, who is the member of the Bundestag since 2009, has led the parliamentary group of the left party. Three years ago, she had created a sensation by starting an independent ‘Stand Up’ movement in the left party. German Chancellor is stepping down from the post, this year, and there are indications of significant upheavals in the German political circles. Against this background, an influential leader like Sahra Wagenknecht criticizing her own party colleagues becomes significant.

Sahra Wagenknecht lashed out at the supporters of the leftist ideology, saying, ‘The country may have to face serious consequences of the increasing pseudo intolerance in the said liberal groups with leftist ideology. Referring to everyone not agreeing to one’s ideology as Nazi is a dangerous thing. Leftist liberal groups have started taking a typecast stand. The moves to label people opposed to immigration as apartheiders, those opposing taxes on carbon dioxide as refusing climate change and those not supporting the closure of schools and restaurants as Covidiots, are being carried out.’ The leftist groups in Germany are phoneys, and Wagenknecht pointed out that the leftist party has lost electoral support on a large scale. She stated, ‘The educated class living in the big cities in the country supports the leftist ideology. But it should be remembered that this class has grown up in a specific cocoon and protects its special rights.’ Wagenknecht pointed out that this group is not useful for the growth of the left party.

Bundestag member Sahra Wagenknecht also appealed, ‘All the groups with traditional ideologies, as well as the leftist ideologies, are included in those considering Germany as their own country and caring about its interests. Those who do not want a divide in the country, like the United States, should come forward to respect each other and follow the path of dialogue and discussions.’ Wagenknecht also gave stern advice that the left party should stop teaching morality to the others and give up the culture of boycotting opponents from the political circles.