EFFIGY OF PUNJAB CONGRESS CHIEF BURNT IN JALANDHAR AS OUTRAGE GROWS OVER “DEROGATORY” STATEMENT
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Punjab Horticulture and Defence Welfare Services Minister Mohinder Bhagat today led a strong protest against Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring for his alleged derogatory remarks against senior Dalit leader Late Boota Singh, a statement that has triggered widespread outrage across the nation.
The protest, held at Shri Ram Chowk in Jalandhar, witnessed the burning of Raja Warring’s effigy amid slogans condemning his remarks. Hundreds of supporters and members of the Dalit community joined Minister Mohinder Bhagat in expressing anger over what they described as a “caste-based insult” to the late leader.
(SUBHEAD)Addressing the gathering, Minister Bhagat denounced Warring’s comments as reflective of the Congress party’s anti-Dalit mindset, saying such statements expose the party’s “true face” towards marginalized communities. He asserted that the Dalit community will never forgive the Congress for this insult and accused its leadership of promoting caste-based discrimination.
Mr. Bhagat further warned that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would intensify protests across Punjab unless Raja Warring and the Congress issue a public apology for hurting Dalit sentiments. “The remarks have deeply pained the community and shattered public trust,” he said, urging people to stand united against divisive politics and demand accountability from national leaders of Congress party.
