Thu Sep 12 16:30:08 UTC 2024: ## BJP Leader Threatens Rahul Gandhi After Protests Over Sikh Remarks

**New Delhi, India** – Tensions escalated in India on Wednesday as a BJP leader, Tarvinder Singh Marwah, issued a threat against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi following protests over the latter’s remarks about the Sikh community.

The protests, organized by members of the Delhi BJP’s Sikh wing, were held near Gandhi’s residence at 10 Janpath, where they demanded an apology for his comments made in the United States. The protesters, including women, chanted slogans and carried placards calling for Gandhi to retract his statements.

During the demonstration, Marwah, a former MLA, issued a grave threat, stating “Rahul Gandhi, back down, or you will face the same fate as your grandmother.” This openly threatening statement directed towards a national leader has sparked outrage and condemnation.

The Congress party, sharing a video of Marwah’s threatening remarks, has called for action against him, condemning the BJP for nurturing a culture of hate. They have demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah take immediate action against Marwah.

Gandhi, while addressing a gathering of Indian-Americans in Washington D.C. on Monday, accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of fostering a divisive ideology that seeks to undermine the rights of certain communities. He highlighted the struggle for the right to practice one’s faith freely in India, specifically referencing the Sikh community’s right to wear turbans and carry religious symbols.

Following Gandhi’s comments, the BJP has accused him of “insulting” the Sikh community and has condemned his remarks as an attempt to portray India as intolerant. The BJP has further stressed that under Modi’s leadership, the Sikh community is thriving and feels safe in the country.

This incident has added further fuel to the already charged political climate in India, highlighting the deep divisions and sensitivities surrounding religious identity and political discourse.

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