Posted 2/21/2024, 5:07:33 AM
Row Erupts Over BJP Leader's Heated Exchange With Sikh Officer; Mamata and Rahul Condemn Alleged Communal Slur
- Row erupted over video of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's heated exchange with Sikh IPS officer Jaspreet Singh, who accused Adhikari of using "Khalistani" slur
- BJP hit back saying the officer violated court order allowing Adhikari to visit area, reduced himself to "doormat" of ruling TMC
- Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi condemned BJP for targeting officer's religious identity, said it's attempt to divide society
- State police accused Adhikari of "malicious, racial and communally inciting" comment, said will take strict action
- Sikh bodies like SGPC denounced alleged character assassination of Sikh officer by BJP leaders, reminded of community's sacrifices