The political scene in Punjab has heated up following comments made by Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa regarding Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. In this matter, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has demanded an apology from Bajwa within 24 hours, warning of strict action if an apology is not issued. Harpal Singh Cheema made it clear that such offensive remarks will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema raised four points:
ETO rose through hard work
Cheema said that senior Punjab Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Pratap Singh Bajwa, made inappropriate remarks about Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. He said that ETO has set an example through his hard work, rising from poverty. He explained how ETO passed the civil services exam, joined the allied services, became an ETO (Excise and Taxation Officer), and then, wanting to serve society further, resigned from his job and joined the Aam Aadmi Party. He was subsequently elected by the Aam Aadmi Party, given a position of respect by the government, and became a minister.
Dalit Minister targeted by Congress
But today, Pratap Singh Bajwa used very inappropriate language. The Congress party is an anti-Dalit party. All the Dalit ministers are targets of the Congress. Sometimes they say, "The material has arrived," and sometimes they say, "The people from Majha have arrived." The language being used for Dalits is very unfortunate.
Comments made using caste name
Pratap Singh Bajwa and the Congress party should apologize for this statement within 24 hours, or be prepared for action. Because this is a great insult to the Dalit community. It is wrong to discourage those who work hard and rise in Punjab. Making such offensive remarks by naming a particular caste does not befit him. He should immediately apologize to the people of the community.
Insulting Dalits in rallies
Now, Dalits are being insulted in public rallies. Today, there are 95 MLAs in Punjab, many of whom come from humble backgrounds, from poor families. It is wrong to humiliate children from poor families based on their caste.
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