West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP, stating that the party believes that anyone wearing a turban is a “Khalistani”.
Amidst the ongoing turmoil in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali, the issue of BJP’s LoP Suvendu Adhikari allegedly making a ‘Khalistani’ remark towards a Sikh IPS officer has surfaced. In response to the new allegation, Adhikari has challenged the ADG (South Bengal) to prove the accusation within 24 hours or face consequences.
“BJP LoP Suvendu Adhikari dares ADG (South Bengal) to prove his charge that a slur was hurled at a Sikh police officer, within 24 hours or face consequences. @WBPolice, Mamata Banerjee’s only line of defense, is crumbling. They should now retreat to their barracks,” said BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya in a post on X, as he also shared a video of Adhikari challenging West Bengal police claims.
A Sikh IPS officer was assigned to Dhamakhali to prevent senior West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from visiting the restive Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district.
Adhikari was also accompanied by BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul, who claimed that the police officer was not fulfilling his duties. Meanwhile, Banerjee also criticized the BJP, stating that the party thinks that every person wearing a turban is a “Khalistani”.
“Today, the BJP’s divisive politics has shamelessly overstepped constitutional boundaries. As per @BJP4India, every person wearing a turban is a Khalistani,” the Chief Minister said in a post on ‘X’.
The Chief Minister also attached a video of the verbal spat in which the police officer was seen sternly protesting against the BJP workers for labeling him “Khalistani” for wearing a turban.
Condemning the incident, Banerjee said, “I vehemently condemn this audacious attempt to undermine the reputation of our Sikh brothers and sisters, revered for their sacrifices and unwavering determination to our nation. We stand firm in protecting Bengal’s social harmony and will take stern lawful measures to prevent any attempts to disrupt it.”
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