Archive · 25 Jun 2025
BJP Protests Congress MLA's Remarks on Indigenous People
The BJP's Janajati Morcha, a group representing indigenous people within the BJP, protested outside a Congress MLA's home.
They were angry because the MLA allegedly said mean things about indigenous people.
The MLA denies this and says he was criticizing the BJP's attitude towards certain communities, referencing a past incident.
The BJP group wants the MLA to say sorry or quit, threatening further action if he refuses.
BJP Janajati Morcha protested outside Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman's residence.
Protestors demanded an apology from Roy Barman for alleged derogatory remarks.
Roy Barman is accused of making remarks against indigenous people at an Adivasi Congress program.
Roy Barman stated he was criticizing the BJP's treatment of ST, SC, and OBC communities.
Barman referred to a specific incident in Madhya Pradesh involving a BJP leader.
- Who
- BJP Janajati Morcha leaders and workers and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman.
- What
- BJP Janajati Morcha staged a demonstration.
- When
- Wednesday, June 25th
- Where
- In front of Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman's residence in Agartala.
- Why
- To protest against remarks made by the Congress MLA.
BJP Janajati Morcha's Stance
Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman's Stance
Remarks Interpretation
BJP Janajati Morcha's Stance
The Congress MLA made derogatory remarks against indigenous people and should apologize.
Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman's Stance
The MLA was criticizing the BJP's actions towards certain communities.
- Protesting Group
- BJP Janajati Morcha
- Target of Protest
- Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman
- Location
- Agartala
- Reason for Protest
- Alleged derogatory remarks against indigenous people
- Demand
- Unconditional apology or resignation
Sources
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BJP stages statewide protest against Hemant government