New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in the US about religious freedom in India, specifically referring to Sikhs, have sparked widespread protests from the Sikh community.
Meanwhile, BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah, has allegedly threatened Rahul Gandhi during a protest in Delhi.
What Rahul Gandhi said in US?
During an event in Virginia, USA, Rahul Gandhi spoke about the issue of religious freedom in India. While addressing the crowd, he highlighted the challenges faced by different religious communities in India, including Sikhs.
Rahul Gandhi said, “First of all, you have to understand what the fight is about, the fight is not about politics, not only for Sikhs, but for all religions. The fight is about whether a Sikh will be allowed to wear a turban and go to the Gurudwara.”
This statement caused outrage among many Sikhs. In response, protests erupted, with some members of the Sikh community taking to the streets in Delhi. The protest turned tense near Janpath Road as some protesters attempted to break police barricades.
BJP leader’s threat
Among the protesters was BJP leader and former MLA Tarvinder Singh Marwah, who made a controversial and threatening remark directed at Rahul Gandhi. Marwah said, “Rahul Gandhi, you better behave, otherwise in the coming times, you will also face the same fate as your grandmother.”
Rahul Gandhi’s grandmother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was assassinated in 1984 by her Sikh bodyguards following Operation Blue Star, an attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Congress demands action
In response to this threat, Congress shared the video of Marwah’s statement on X and demanded action from the government. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinet posted the video, tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and JP Nadda.
3 time MLA and BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah (his son is a sitting BJP councillor) during a protest against Rahul Gandhi said:
“Rahul Gandhi you better behave, else you will meet the same fate as your grandmother”
This is an open threat to take Rahul Gandhi's life.
How can… pic.twitter.com/nXx0DjxRk0
— Congress Kerala (@INCKerala) September 12, 2024
She said, “This BJP leader is openly threatening to murder the leader of the opposition of the country. Narendra Modi ji, you cannot remain silent on this threat from your party’s leader.”
Congress further emphasized the seriousness of the matter, urging swift action against Marwah. “We will not tolerate this at any cost,” Supriya Shrinet said.
