The Hindu·3 min read·medium
West Bengal BJP chief calls AIFB members goons; Forward Bloc demands apology
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Shiv Sahay Singh
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West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya sparked controversy by labeling All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) members as 'goons' while discussing historical figures. The AIFB has demanded an unconditional apology, accusing the BJP of attempting to diminish the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
While lauding the contributions of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party president Samik Bhattacharya recently hit out at the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), the party founded by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, calling its members “goons”.
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