Delhi Minister Accuses Khalistani Leader of Being ISI-Funded: Sparks Controversy
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accuses Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of being funded by Pakistan's ISI. Sirsa discusses Sikh community welfare, protests during a US visit, and BJP's efforts to address illegal immigration while criticizing Congress over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has stirred controversy by labeling Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun as a 'Pakistani agent' allegedly funded by Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI). In a candid interview with ANI, the BJP leader also delved into various government initiatives aimed at the welfare of the Sikh community.
Addressing a range of issues, including the government's decision to pause CAQM directives concerning end-of-life vehicles, Sirsa emphasized that Pannun thrives on media coverage of his often incendiary remarks, which he asserts don't hold much weight. 'He is a Pakistani agent and ISI funds him,' claimed Sirsa, who further accused Pakistan Embassy of financing protests against the Indian government during his official visit to the U.S. as a Gurdwara Prabhandhak Committee office-bearer.
Declaring Pannun a 'designated individual terrorist,' Sirsa debunked claims regarding BJP's lack of Sikh community support. Citing his electoral success in a Sikh-majority constituency, Sirsa also took a jab at Congress over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and criticized their perceived inaction against illegal immigrants. Additionally, he reaffirmed the BJP's commitment to tackling corruption and ensuring justice in ongoing legal cases involving prominent AAP leaders.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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