Attack on Nikhil Wagle pushes Pune BJP into a corner: Party leadership raps it for giving Oppn ammo ahead of LS polls
The recent attack on senior journalist Nikhil Wagle in Pune over his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and veteran leader L K Advani has pushed the city unit of the BJP into a corner with the party pulling up local leaders for creating a law and order issue while giving the Opposition an opportunity to attack the BJP.
“The senior party leadership has pulled up the local leaders for the incident that is being used by the Opposition to criticise our party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections,” said a BJP leader. The attack by party workers on the journalist’s car as he was headed to deliver a speech at a Nirbhay Bano meeting has not pleased the party high command, he said.
The Pune BJP, led by its chief Dheeraj Ghate, had organised the protest on Friday to stop Wagle from reaching the venue of the Nirbhay Bano meeting. Party workers had attacked Wagle’s car, breaking its windowpanes and putting the lives of its occupants in danger despite police protection.
The city units of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar had come out in support of Wagle to challenge the BJP and its alliance partners who had warned of violent protests against the journalist over his remarks in the wake of the Bharat Ratna awarded to Advani.
The NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar held a protest in the city on Saturday accusing the BJP of indulging in hooliganism after coming to power. The city Congress unit too organised an agitation on Monday against the incident and its youth wing workers were detained by police after they decided to walk to the Pune BJP office.
For the latest news from across India, Political updates, Explainers, Sports News, Opinion, Entertainment Updates and more Top News, visit Indian Express. Subscribe to our award-winning Newsletter Download our App here Android & iOS
News Related-
Anurag Kashyap unveils teaser of ‘Kastoori’
-
Shehar Lakhot: Meet The Intriguing Characters Of The Upcoming Noir Crime Drama
-
Watch: 'My name is VVS Laxman...': When Ishan Kishan gave wrong answers to right questions
-
Tennis-Sabalenka, Rybakina to open new season in Brisbane
-
Sikandar Raza Makes History For Zimbabwe With Hattrick A Day After Punjab Kings Retain Him- WATCH
-
Delayed Barapullah work yet to begin despite land transfer
-
Army called in to help in tunnel rescue operation
-
FIR against Redbird aviation school for non-cooperation, obstructing DGCA officials in probe
-
IPL 2024 Auction: Why Gujarat Titans allowed Hardik Pandya to join Mumbai Indians? GT explain
-
From puff sleeves to sustainable designs: Top 5 bridal fashion trends redefining elegance and style for brides-to-be
-
The Judge behind China's financial reckoning
-
Arshdeep Singh & Axar Patel Out, Avesh Khan & Washington Sundar IN? India's Likely Playing XI For 3rd T20I
-
Horoscope Today, November 28, 2023: Check here Astrological prediction for all zodiac signs
-
'Gurdwaras are...': US Sikh body on Indian envoy's heckling by Khalistani backers