Although the Congress party called PM Modi’s breach of security in Punjab a “drama,”
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi acknowledged the seriousness of the incident.
When he spoke to the media this Friday morning, the president said that the incident was
related to the Special Protection Group tasked with protecting the PM and his Charanjit
Singh Channi led Punjab government.
In the same breath, he criticized the alleged attempts to use social media platforms to
smear those belonging to the Sikh community.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, “The PM’s security was indeed breached.
I strongly condemn hatred spread against Sikhs on social media after the security breach
that we will make you relive 1984 (anti-Sikh riots).
This matter pertains to the SPG and the state government. Why are you dragging Sikhs
into all this? I also condemn this.”
Security lapses during PM Punjab visit
As the Congress party described PM Modi’s breach of security in Punjab as a “drama,”
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi acknowledged the seriousness of the incident.
When he spoke to the media in the past week, he claimed that the issue was related to the
Special Protection Group tasked with protecting the PM and members of the Charanjit
Singh Channi led Punjab government. However, he also criticized the alleged attempts
through social media to criticize members of the Sikh community.
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated, “The PM’s security was in fact compromised.
I strongly denounce the hatred propagated against Sikhs via social media following the
security breach.
It can make you remember 1984 (anti-Sikh protests). The issue is related to the SPG as
well as officials of the State Government. What is the reason you are dragging Sikhs into
this? I’m also disappointed by this.” action.
However, Charanjit Singh Channi claimed, that the state government was not aware of the
details of the PM’s decision to change his route.
In denial of the security breach’ accusation, he stated that there was no threat for the PM.
