Protest erupts outside Sonia Gandhi's residence over Rahul Gandhi's controversial Sikh remarks
PTC News Desk: A Sikh group, supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has organised a protest march to the residence of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in Delhi. The demonstration is a reaction to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to the United States, where he commented on religious freedom in India.
During his three-day tour of the US, Rahul Gandhi made a statement highlighting religious freedoms in India. He pointed out that the core issue is not political but revolves around whether Sikhs, and by extension all religious groups, are permitted to practice their faith freely. Specifically, he questioned whether a Sikh would be allowed to wear a turban or a kada, or to attend a Gurudwara in India.
#WATCH | Delhi: Sikh Prakoshth of BJP Delhi holds protest against Lok Sabha LoP & Congress MP Rahul Gandhi outside his residence over his statement on the Sikh community. pic.twitter.com/cw5JEn9gpX — ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2024
Addressing a Sikh audience member, Gandhi emphasised that these issues are emblematic of broader religious freedoms, stating, "The fight is about whether he, as a Sikh, is going to be allowed to wear a turban in India; or whether, he, as a Sikh, will be allowed to wear a kada in India; or whether he, as a Sikh, is allowed to go to a Gurudwara. That’s what the fight is about, and not just for him, but for all religions."
The protestors, who are critical of Gandhi’s comments, argue that his statements misrepresent the situation in India and aim to undermine the country’s commitment to religious tolerance. The march to Sonia Gandhi’s residence symbolizes their demand for a response and clarification from the Congress party regarding the remarks made by Rahul Gandhi.
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- With inputs from agencies
