Members of the Sikh community, engaged in an indefinite protest outside the BJP headquarters in Kolkata, have penned letters to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and the Election Commission of India, seeking redressal against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for allegedly making a derogatory remark against IPS officer Jaspreet Singh, construed as a 'Khalistani' slur.
Expressing their distress over the perceived inaction regarding the incident, the community leaders underscored the detrimental impact of such remarks on their dignity and respect. They emphasized the need for urgent intervention to address the matter, urging the Governor to issue directives to the Home Department, Government of India.
In a letter addressed to Governor CV Ananda Bose, the community representatives recounted the alleged derogatory remarks made by Adhikari and highlighted their unresolved nature, which continues to cause significant discomfort within their community. They sought the Governor's intervention in the case to safeguard communal harmony within West Bengal.
The community delegation had previously met with the Governor on February 22, reiterating their demand for action against the BJP leader. Sikh IPS officer Jaspreet Singh has asserted that Adhikari directed the term "Khalistani" towards him during an encounter with the police in Sandeshkhali.
Following the February 22 meeting, the Governor issued a statement emphasizing the need to uphold the sentiments of the Punjabi community in Rabindranath Tagore's land, implying a call for sensitivity towards minority communities and cultural diversity.
