Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh Seeks SAD’s Apology for Vandalising Statue of Rajiv Gandhi
Earlier on Tuesday, black paint was sprayed on a statue of former PM Rajiv Gandhi at the Salem Tabri area in Ludhiana.
Ludhiana, December 25: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday accused Shiromani Akali Dal supporters of the vandalising a statue of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in Ludhiana this morning. Taking cognisance of the matter, CM Singh directed the police department to look into the issue seriously and take action against those who are responsible for it.
Earlier on Tuesday, black paint was sprayed on a statue of former PM Rajiv Gandhi at the Salem Tabri area in Ludhiana. Also, the whole incident took place in front of a large number of people, the police added.Rajiv Gandhi Bharat Ratna Controversy: Alka Lamba, Chandni Chowk MLA, Says She Won’t Resign After AAP Issues Clarification.
Condemning the act, the CM took to Twitter and wrote, “Strongly condemn vandalisation of Rajiv Gandhi's statue by @Akali_Dal_ workers in Ludhiana. Have asked Police to identify the guilty & take strict action. @officeofssbadal should apologise to people of Punjab for this obnoxious act.”
Here is the tweet:
Along with it, the Chief Minister also sought apology from Shiromani Akali Dal for this act. Later, the statue was later cleaned by workers of the Ludhiana Congress and a complaint was filed by them.
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