BJP MLA Criticises Sanjay Raut for ‘Terrorists Joined BJP’ Remark
In a recent controversy, Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut sparked outrage by claiming that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attacks probably joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The statement has been met with widespread condemnation, with many calling it an insult to the armed forces. Among those who have spoken out against Raut’s remarks is BJP MLA Ram Kadam, who has labelled the comment as “ridiculous” and an “insult to our armed forces”.
Raut’s statement was made during an interview with a news channel, where he seemed to suggest that the lack of progress in catching the terrorists was due to their alleged membership of the BJP. This claim has been met with disbelief and anger from across the political spectrum, with many accusing Raut of making baseless and inflammatory comments.
Kadam, a BJP MLA from Maharashtra, was quoted as saying, “This is an insult to our armed forces. We can’t tolerate such statements. The way the terrorists are being described as having joined the BJP is ridiculous. It’s an insult to the country and the armed forces.”
Kadam’s reaction is just one example of the widespread outrage that Raut’s statement has triggered. Many have taken to social media to express their discontent, with some even calling for Raut to be held accountable for his comments.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Nirupam, a leader of the party’s Uddhav Thackeray-led faction, has responded to the controversy by saying that the party’s leaders were making such statements out of frustration. Nirupam, who is a former Congress leader, claimed that the party was being targeted unfairly and that Raut’s comments were a result of the frustration and anger felt by Shiv Sainiks.
Despite Nirupam’s attempt to downplay the controversy, Raut’s statement remains a major embarrassment for the Shiv Sena. The party has struggled to recover from a series of recent setbacks, including the loss of power in Maharashtra and the defection of several key leaders to the BJP.
Raut’s statement has also drawn criticism from the opposition parties, with many accusing the Shiv Sena of trying to deflect attention from its own internal divisions and scandals. The BJP, meanwhile, has seized on the controversy to launch a series of attacks on the Shiv Sena, accusing it of being anti-national and trying to divide the country.
The controversy surrounding Raut’s statement is just the latest example of the increasingly bitter and divisive political landscape in India. As the country heads towards the next general elections, it seems clear that the political rhetoric will only become more heated and divisive.
It is worth noting that the Pahalgam attacks, which took place in August 2019, were a major news story at the time, with several people killed and injured in the incident. The attacks were widely condemned by all political parties and were seen as a major blow to the country’s security.
In conclusion, Sanjay Raut’s statement about the Pahalgam terrorists joining the BJP has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. The statement has been labelled as ridiculous and an insult to the armed forces, and has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. As the country heads towards the next general elections, it is clear that the political rhetoric will only become more heated and divisive.
