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Ludhiana, January 7
On Friday, January 7, BJP leaders in Ludhiana were protesting against the Punjab government for their security lapses during the Ferozepur rally. They were protesting outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Ludhiana.
However, during their protest, a Nihang Sikh was seen raising slogans against Bhartiya Janta Party. Heated comments were showered from both sides and the police had to take control of the situation.
BJP Ludhiana President Pushpinder Singhal was also seen abusing thre Nihang.
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Punjab BJP spokesperson Anil Sarin said that the Channi government had completely failed in protecting the Prime Minister. Further, he said that seeing the matter getting serious, the Punjab government was now trying to cover up. He demanded strict action against the Punjab government.
On January 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to visit a much-awaited rally in Ferozepur district. However, on his way to the venue, his cavalcade had to stop for 20 minutes as some protestors had blocked the route. The Ministry of Home Affairs called it a “security breach”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to return without addressing the rally. At Bathinda airport, he told the airport officials to thank Punjab CM that he (PM) reached the airport alive.
The BJP had called it Congress’ conspiracy. On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said that there were no lapses in Prime Minister’s security and he was offered a different route. However, he chose to return. Also, he said that only 700 people turned up in Prime Minister’s rally. That was why he did not show up.
