AAP Punjab chief responds to Delhi CM's comment on Arora surname
Chandigarh, June 16 (UNI) AAP Punjab President Aman Arora strongly criticized Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for her controversial slogan, 'Arora Nahi Banega Roda' (Arora won't be a hurdle), calling it a reflection of her petty thinking.
Speaking to the media, Aman Arora said that BJP leaders, who once limited themselves to playing politics over religion, are now targeting caste as well. 'This is politics at its worst. The people of Punjab have never accepted such divisive politics,' he said.
He added, 'Whether it is Arora, Gupta, Bansal, or any other Hindu caste, everyone is a child of the same God. There is no difference between anyone. Making such statements is not only an insult to the Arora community but also to the entire Hindu community and humanity.'
Arora demanded an immediate apology from Rekha Gupta to the people of Ludhiana and Punjab for
her remarks.
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