Radicals target unionist for criticising Khalistan advocate
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Radicals target unionist for criticising Khalistan advocate
Description
BATHINDA: Hardliner Sikh organisations have reacted to a speech by farm leader Ruldu Singh Mansa wherein he is pointing towards killing of thousands of innocent persons in Punjab after being inciting by a person and also using derogatory words for pro-Khalistan Sikhs for Justice group’s Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. They have demanded action against Mansa and sidelining him from the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha. Mansa had asked people to be aware of propaganda that had caused loss to the people of Punjab during times of extremism. The Sikh groups alleged he used strong words against Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. Pannun had been promising awards for unfurling Khalistan flags at government buildings and Red Fort. Dal Khalsa vice-president Hardep Singh Mehraj said Mansa was the president of farm group Punjab Kisan Union, which is backed by CPI (ML) Liberation, and stern action be taken against him. Sikh Youth Federation Bhindrawale activist Ranjit Singh said that any words against Bhindrawale was unacceptable and action be taken against him. Earlier farm leader Balbir Singh Rajewal was assailed when he had asked Nighang Sikhs to allow proceedings of stage at Singhu border.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-07-25
Coverage
Amritsar