Archive · 18 Jun 2025
BJP Leader Apologizes for Sikh Sentiment Incident in Kolkata
A politician named Sukanta Majumdar accidentally caused a problem with the Sikh community.
During a protest, he threw something that hit a Sikh person's turban, which is a religious symbol.
The Sikh community was upset, and their leaders spoke out.
Majumdar apologized and said he didn't mean to offend anyone.
He explained that the act was an accident.
The Sikh leaders wanted the government to take action to make sure everyone gets along.
Majumdar said he respects the Sikh community's beliefs.
BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar apologized for unintentionally hurting the Sikh community's sentiments.
The incident occurred during a protest in Kolkata where a placard thrown by Majumdar hit a Sikh CISF personnel's turban.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, a prominent Sikh organization, had demanded action against Majumdar.
Majumdar stated the act was unintentional and expressed deep apologies for any offense caused.
The Committee had condemned Majumdar's actions, urging disciplinary measures.
- Who
- Sukanta Majumdar and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
- What
- Sukanta Majumdar apologized for an incident involving a Sikh CISF personnel's turban during a protest.
- When
- On Tuesday, following an incident on June 12th.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Why
- Majumdar offered apologies to the Sikh community after a placard he threw accidentally hit a Sikh CISF personnel's turban.
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
Sukanta Majumdar
Intent vs. Offense
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
Condemned Majumdar's action
Sukanta Majumdar
Majumdar stated the act was unintentional and expressed deep apologies.
- Person involved
- Sukanta Majumdar
- Organization
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Incident
- Placard hitting a Sikh's turban
- Apology Issued
- Yes