True face of BJP exposed as it insulted national flag: Congress
Health Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil and Agriculture Minister Prof. Chander Kumar have strongly criticized the BJP, accusing it of insulting not just a senior minister of the state government, Jagat Singh Negi, but also the national flag, the symbol of India’s pride and honour.
In a joint statement issued today, the ministers denounced the incident of misconduct with Revenue Minister Jagat Singh egi in Thunag area of Seraj Assembly Constituency. They stated that BJP workers, acting under the instructions of their leaders, threw shoes, slippers and black cloth on the national flag mounted on Minister Negi’s car – a highly shameful and condemnable act.
They said: “The Tricolour is a symbol of our nation’s identity and countless brave soldiers and great leaders have sacrificed their lives for its honour. But the way the BJP workers have insulted our national flag reveals their true face to the public.” They added that people of the state now understand that BJP’s ‘Tiranga Yatras’ were just a show and they have no real respect for the national flag.
The ministers further stated that they have been in politics for over five decades but have never seen such a low level of political conduct. They added that the state government had decided to temporarily shift the Forestry College from Thunag to ensure students’ safety, but BJP leaders are turning it into a political issue and risking the safety of students just to gain political mileage.
They said that Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi had visited Seraj and other parts of Mandi district affected by recent disasters to assess the damage to farmers and horticulturists, and to prepare a suitable relief package. They said: “Farmers in Mandi have suffered heavy losses in apple orchards and polyhouses used for floriculture. The Revenue Minister was going to present a detailed report in the Cabinet.”
They accused BJP of engaging in petty politics and hindering relief efforts aimed at supporting farmers and disaster-hit people.
