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Parvesh Verma's remark shows BJP's mentality towards Punjabis: AAP

The Anandpur Sahib MP asks Verma to seek an apology for ‘insulting’ the people of Punjab
Malvinder Singh Kang at a press conference. Video grab/AAP YouTube
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AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Wednesday lashed out at Delhi BJP leader Parvesh Verma for his remarks that "thousands of Punjab registration vehicles are roaming around" in the national capital, and said it reflected the BJP's "mentality" towards Punjabis.

Strongly condemning the remarks, the Anandpur Sahib MP asked Verma to seek an apology for "insulting" the people of Punjab.

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Verma had said in Delhi on Tuesday, "Thousands of vehicles with Punjab registration plates are roaming around here (Delhi). Who are in those vehicles? Preparations for celebrating January 26 (Republic Day) are going on here (in Delhi). What something big are they going to do here that could put our security system at risk."

Reacting to Verma's remarks, Kang said such a statement showed the BJP's "frustration" as it was losing the February 5 Delhi assembly polls.

"It shows how much hatred the BJP has for you. It shows the mentality of the BJP towards Punjabis," Kang told reporters here.

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"You abused an entire community. Are Punjabis terrorists? Verma should seek an apology," Kang said.

He demanded that the BJP take action against Verma.

AAP Punjab unit's chief spokesperson Kang said the people of Delhi would teach the BJP a lesson in the upcoming elections.

The MP also asked BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa whether he agreed with Verma's statement.

On Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had slammed Verma for his statement and had said he "insulted" Punjabis and demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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