In a recent address at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized Congress leaders Salman Khurshid and Sajjan Verma for their remarks comparing India to Bangladesh. Dhankhar expressed deep concern over how former Members of Parliament and seasoned Foreign Service officers could suggest that the events in Bangladesh might be replicated in India.
“Be on watch out!! Efforts by some to infuse a narrative that what happened in our neighbourhood is bound to happen in our Bharat, is deeply concerning. How can a citizen of this country having been a Member of Parliament, and the other who has seen enough of Foreign Service takes no time in saying that what happened in the neighbourhood will happen in India!” Dhankhar stated.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid had previously commented on the potential for similar unrest in India, stating, “Everything may look normal in Kashmir. Everything may look normal here. We may be celebrating the victory, although of course, some people believe that that victory or that success of 2024 was perhaps only marginal, perhaps a lot more needs to be done.” He added that beneath the surface, issues could arise, similar to the situation in Bangladesh.
Sajjan Verma echoed these sentiments, warning, “The events that have been happening in Bangladesh for the last two days, due to wrong policies, the public has entered the Prime Minister’s house. Remember Narendra Modi, one day the public that is protesting on the streets today, will enter and occupy your Prime Minister’s residence due to wrong policies.”
For context, Bangladesh has experienced violent anti-government protests since mid-July, leading to the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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