Tension Erupts Over Sirsa's Remarks: AAP Demands Resignation
The Aam Aadmi Party staged a protest against Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over alleged derogatory remarks against slum dwellers. They demanded his resignation amid controversy over illegal settlements involving Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants. Sirsa's comments have triggered a political storm, igniting debates on national security and vote-bank politics.
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A new political controversy has erupted in Delhi as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest outside the office of Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. The protest was fueled by Sirsa's alleged derogatory remarks aimed at slum dwellers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, prompting AAP to demand his immediate dismissal from the Cabinet.
Responding to the protest, Sirsa clarified his stance on the Rohingya issue, stating that illegal occupation in Delhi will not be tolerated. He accused Arvind Kejriwal of nurturing Rohingyas and Bangladeshis for political gain, vowing to vacate any illegal establishments linked to them. Sirsa emphasized the importance of maintaining national security and upholding Delhi's dignity.
The AAP's counterattack, led by MLA Sanjeev Jha, criticized Sirsa's comments as offensive and hurtful to Purvanchali residents. The protest highlighted deep-rooted tensions between political views on immigrant populations, as AAP leaders and Purvanchali communities vocally opposed Sirsa's rhetoric, further heating the political climate in Delhi.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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