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BJP's Ravi Shankar Slams RaGa's Nov 1 Rally as 'Rubbing Salt' on Sikhs
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 11:17 AM
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BJP leader Ravi Shankar has criticized the Aam Aadmi Party's call for a rally on November 1, describing it as an attempt to further hurt the wounded Sikh community.
BJP leader Ravi Shankar has launched a sharp critique against the Aam Aadmi Party (RaGa) for scheduling a public rally on November 1. In a statement, Shankar characterized the move as a deliberate attempt to exacerbate the distress within the Sikh community, which he described as currently 'wounded.'
The BJP leader argued that such political gatherings at this sensitive time are counterproductive and serve only to inflame existing tensions. By labeling the rally as an effort to 'rub salt in the wounds,' Shankar suggested that the opposition party is prioritizing political gains over the emotional well-being of the community members.
This criticism highlights the growing political friction surrounding the current socio-political climate affecting Sikhs. The BJP is positioning itself as a voice for stability and empathy, contrasting its stance with what it perceives as provocative actions by the RaGa leadership.
No further details regarding the specific agenda of the November 1 rally or a response from the Aam Aadmi Party were provided in the immediate reports.
The BJP leader argued that such political gatherings at this sensitive time are counterproductive and serve only to inflame existing tensions. By labeling the rally as an effort to 'rub salt in the wounds,' Shankar suggested that the opposition party is prioritizing political gains over the emotional well-being of the community members.
This criticism highlights the growing political friction surrounding the current socio-political climate affecting Sikhs. The BJP is positioning itself as a voice for stability and empathy, contrasting its stance with what it perceives as provocative actions by the RaGa leadership.
No further details regarding the specific agenda of the November 1 rally or a response from the Aam Aadmi Party were provided in the immediate reports.