Controversy Erupts Over Ex-BJP MLA's Inflammatory Remarks
Former BJP MLA Raghavendra Pratap Singh has incited controversy by allegedly encouraging Hindu youths to 'convert' Muslim girls as an act of revenge. His remarks have drawn condemnation from opposition parties and have been described as inflammatory and divisive. The opposition demands strict action against such incendiary statements.
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Raghavendra Pratap Singh, a former BJP MLA, faces widespread criticism following his controversial remarks at an event in Dhankharpur village. Singh suggested that Hindu youths should 'convert' ten Muslim girls as retaliation for Hindu girls marrying Muslim men. This statement has sparked a political backlash.
Opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party, BSP, and Congress, have denounced Singh's comments as inflammatory and divisive, demanding swift legal action. BSP leader Mayawati criticized such statements for promoting communal and casteist hatred, urging government intervention to uphold the rule of law.
The remarks have also been condemned as misogynistic, with Samajwadi Party MLA Saiyada Khatoon labeling them as an insult to women. Despite the backlash, Singh has maintained his stance, repeating the contentious comments in his defense.
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