Chandigarh, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the Congress over Sukhpal Singh Khaira's remarks, the party's candidate from Sangrur in Punja on Wednesday said he was misquoted, claiming that he had never Did not speak against the people of.
At a rally in Bihar on Tuesday, Modi said, "A Congress leader in Punjab says that the people of Bihar should be boycotted."
The Prime Minister also criticized the Nehru-Gandhi family, which he called the "royal family of the Congress", for "remaining silent" on the issue.
Khaira had come under attack from many political leaders for his comments made a few days ago.
He had said that on the lines of Himachal Pradesh, such a law should be made in Punjab also so that non-Punjabis cannot buy land, become voters and cannot even take government jobs.
Khaira was referring to the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 197 which bars non-Himachalis from purchasing agricultural land in the hill state.He said that he had given a private bill in this regard to the Punja Assembly Speaker last year.
Khaira, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Sagrur on a Congress ticket, said, 'I was saddened to see PM Modi ji's speech in Biha recently, where he misquoted me.'
He said he stood firm on his demand for a law on the lines of Himachal, Uttarakhand and Gujarat to "save" the government jobs and demographic situation of Punjab.
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Khaira, who is the MLA from Bholath seat, said, “I never used the word boycott or Bihari. We welcome people from Bihar and UP who come to Punjab for work.,
Responding to Khaira's recent remarks, Leader of Opposition in Punja Assembly Pratap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday said the Congress reaffirms its commitment towards inclusivity and democracy.
"Khaihra's views are his own. The Congress Party is determined to uphold the right of every citizen to participate in the democratic process," Bajwa said in a post on Twitter.
In a statement, Bajwa said, "Khaira's claim reflects only a personality viewpoint. It is with conviction that we affirm the right of every person across the expanse of our country to live, work and participate in the electoral process." We do.,
He said the long-term ethos of the Congress Party is rooted in the cherished belief of unity amidst diversity. The party stands as the rich custodian of the overall culture and social fabric of the country, and is strongly committed to protecting it from any threats.
“As we deal with the complexities of our diverse society, it is imperative that we remain steadfast in our resolve to foster an environment of inclusivity and respect for all. It is only through the preservation of these values that we find a path towards a stronger Let us continue to decide, a more united India,” Bajwa said.
At a rally in Bihar on Tuesday, Modi said, "A Congress leader in Punjab says that the people of Bihar should be boycotted."
The Prime Minister also criticized the Nehru-Gandhi family, which he called the "royal family of the Congress", for "remaining silent" on the issue.
Khaira had come under attack from many political leaders for his comments made a few days ago.
He had said that on the lines of Himachal Pradesh, such a law should be made in Punjab also so that non-Punjabis cannot buy land, become voters and cannot even take government jobs.
Khaira was referring to the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 197 which bars non-Himachalis from purchasing agricultural land in the hill state.He said that he had given a private bill in this regard to the Punja Assembly Speaker last year.
Khaira, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Sagrur on a Congress ticket, said, 'I was saddened to see PM Modi ji's speech in Biha recently, where he misquoted me.'
He said he stood firm on his demand for a law on the lines of Himachal, Uttarakhand and Gujarat to "save" the government jobs and demographic situation of Punjab.
In a post on ?"
Khaira, who is the MLA from Bholath seat, said, “I never used the word boycott or Bihari. We welcome people from Bihar and UP who come to Punjab for work.,
Responding to Khaira's recent remarks, Leader of Opposition in Punja Assembly Pratap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday said the Congress reaffirms its commitment towards inclusivity and democracy.
"Khaihra's views are his own. The Congress Party is determined to uphold the right of every citizen to participate in the democratic process," Bajwa said in a post on Twitter.
In a statement, Bajwa said, "Khaira's claim reflects only a personality viewpoint. It is with conviction that we affirm the right of every person across the expanse of our country to live, work and participate in the electoral process." We do.,
He said the long-term ethos of the Congress Party is rooted in the cherished belief of unity amidst diversity. The party stands as the rich custodian of the overall culture and social fabric of the country, and is strongly committed to protecting it from any threats.
“As we deal with the complexities of our diverse society, it is imperative that we remain steadfast in our resolve to foster an environment of inclusivity and respect for all. It is only through the preservation of these values that we find a path towards a stronger Let us continue to decide, a more united India,” Bajwa said.
