BJP demands strict action on Usmani
BJP demands strict action on Usmani
ByGunwanti ParasteGunwanti Paraste / Updated: Feb 4, 2021, 06:00 IST
Usmani’s speech has hurt ‘all Hindus’ sundry BJP leaders (below) claimed
Bombay HC’s retired justice Kolse Patil had already apologised on the young activist’s behalf at the
Elgaar Parishad stage on Jan 30
On Wednesday, the
BJP demanded strict action against Sharjeel Usmani with its city head Jagdish Mulik submitting a letter to the police commissioner regarding the same. A case has been registered at Swargate police station against Usmani for allegedly making inflammatory speeches against Hinduism and Hindus during the January 30 Elgaar Parishad in Pune. Advocate Pradeep Gawade has filed a complaint in this case, registered under section 153 (a) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Maharashtra: Sharjeel Usmani booked for fanning communal hatred
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Book Sharjeel Usmani for sedition, demands Maha BJP.. Image Source: IANS News
Pune : Feb 3 (IANS) Amid a political uproar, the Maharashtra Police has booked students leader Sharjeel Usmani for his controversial anti-Hindu and other comments and inciting communal passions, officials said here on Wednesday.
The Swargate Police Station early this morning filed a First Information Report (FIR) based on a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Secretary, Advocate Pradeep Gawade on Tuesday.
Speaking at the Elgar Parishad held here on January 30, Usmani, a former student leader of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) had made certain remarks which the complainant said hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community.
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