BJP, Sangh-affiliated groups behind vandalism at Aam Aadmi Party office, says Prashant Bhushan
Many people disagree with Bhushan's views on J&K. Why can't there be a civil debate about it? Where is the need to indulge in vandalism? For those who don't understand the meaning of fascism - here it is, on display. 'Patriots' on the rampage. Our so-called patriots are always seeking excuses to assault anyone who disagrees with them. This is what the 'Parivar' will do with democracy - hand it over to hooligans - DS
Kaushambi , Ghaziabad: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Prashant Bhushan today blamed the BJP and its affiliated groups for an attack on the party's office by a mob of around 50-60 people. The attackers entered the AAP office near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's home, threw stones and broke windows with lathis. (Watch video here) They also allegedly targeted workers and misbehaved with women. The attackers were carrying flags of a group calling itself the "Hindu Raksha Dal", which, Mr Bhushan said, was the same group that attacked him at his office in 2011.
"So-called nationalistic party, the BJP, has started unleashing its goons against the AAP," said Mr Bhushan. "BJP and Sangh-affiliated organisations are frustrated with the rise of AAP. It is unfortunate that a big political party lets its associates indulge in such kind of violence. This reflects their fascist and lumpen mentality." He alleged that Tejinder Bagga, who allegedly attacked him in 2011, was also behind today's vandalism and is a 'committed BJP member.' One of the attackers told reporters that they were protesting Mr Bhushan's remarks on Kashmir.
The lawyer-activist had said on NDTV's We the People on Sunday night that the use of the army for external and internal security within Kashmir should be treated as separate issues. "For external defense, certainly the government of India can decide where to deploy the army. However, if it is supposed to be used for the internal security of the people there, then should you not have the consent of the people?" he said.
After his comments invited severe criticism from political parties and the Aam Aadmi Party too sought distance from them, Mr Bhushan clarified saying "any reference to referendum should not be misconstrued to mean plebiscite on Kashmir's relationship with India."
(Kashmir integral part of India, says AAP's Prashant Bhushan after row over referendum remark). There was minimal security at the AAP office at the time of the attack. Mr Kejriwal has repeatedly asserted that his party will end the "VIP culture" that politicians are attuned to, starting with its most glaring symbols - vehicles with read beacons or lal batti, and heavy security. ('God will protect me,' says Kejriwal)
The Ghaziabad Police have now urged the Aam Aadmi Party and Mr Kejriwal to review their refusal to take security and have said they will post personnel at the Chief Minister's office and house.
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The law of killing: a brief history of Indian fascism // Fascism as a Mass Movement // A Subaltern Fascism ? (on V.D. Savarkar & the Hindu Mahasabha)
Kaushambi , Ghaziabad: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Prashant Bhushan today blamed the BJP and its affiliated groups for an attack on the party's office by a mob of around 50-60 people. The attackers entered the AAP office near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's home, threw stones and broke windows with lathis. (Watch video here) They also allegedly targeted workers and misbehaved with women. The attackers were carrying flags of a group calling itself the "Hindu Raksha Dal", which, Mr Bhushan said, was the same group that attacked him at his office in 2011.
"So-called nationalistic party, the BJP, has started unleashing its goons against the AAP," said Mr Bhushan. "BJP and Sangh-affiliated organisations are frustrated with the rise of AAP. It is unfortunate that a big political party lets its associates indulge in such kind of violence. This reflects their fascist and lumpen mentality." He alleged that Tejinder Bagga, who allegedly attacked him in 2011, was also behind today's vandalism and is a 'committed BJP member.' One of the attackers told reporters that they were protesting Mr Bhushan's remarks on Kashmir.
The lawyer-activist had said on NDTV's We the People on Sunday night that the use of the army for external and internal security within Kashmir should be treated as separate issues. "For external defense, certainly the government of India can decide where to deploy the army. However, if it is supposed to be used for the internal security of the people there, then should you not have the consent of the people?" he said.
After his comments invited severe criticism from political parties and the Aam Aadmi Party too sought distance from them, Mr Bhushan clarified saying "any reference to referendum should not be misconstrued to mean plebiscite on Kashmir's relationship with India."
(Kashmir integral part of India, says AAP's Prashant Bhushan after row over referendum remark). There was minimal security at the AAP office at the time of the attack. Mr Kejriwal has repeatedly asserted that his party will end the "VIP culture" that politicians are attuned to, starting with its most glaring symbols - vehicles with read beacons or lal batti, and heavy security. ('God will protect me,' says Kejriwal)
The Ghaziabad Police have now urged the Aam Aadmi Party and Mr Kejriwal to review their refusal to take security and have said they will post personnel at the Chief Minister's office and house.
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bjp-sangh-affiliated-groups-behind-vandalism-at-aam-aadmi-party-office-says-prashant-bhushan-468387?pfrom=home-lateststories
Prashant Bhushan blames BJP and its affiliates for the attack on AAP office
Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan, who is under fire for his remark on Kashmir remark, has blamed outfits affiliated by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the attack on AAP office on Wednesday. Bhushan said, "These are the same people who attacked me previously too. Vishnu Gupta is one of them while Tejinder Singh Bagga works for the BJP." "It shows that BJP and RSS are frustrated by the emergence of AAP. It shows their character, that they are doing such activities. They have opened up lumpen organisations. This shows that these are communal violent people. They have opened up organisations which are meant for violence and hatred only," he added.
The law of killing: a brief history of Indian fascism // Fascism as a Mass Movement // A Subaltern Fascism ? (on V.D. Savarkar & the Hindu Mahasabha)
