In Jammu and Kashmir, a retired police officer, Mohd Shafi, was shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla. This incident has sparked reactions from various political figures. NCP MP Supriya Sule urged the Union Home Minister to review the situation and prevent such incidents from recurring. National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah emphasized the need to find ways to end terrorism. The BJP and DMK have been involved in a war of words over controversial remarks made by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran, with Union Minister Nityanand Rai and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari condemning the statements. In response, BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi called for action against DMK and BJP MLA Kailash Vijayvargiya accused certain people of trying to break the country. Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi made a statement contrasting those who spread litter with those who clean it. Former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad called for unity among political parties to combat terrorism. Additionally, there were comments from Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, and Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya, each expressing their views on various issues related to regional and national unity.
#WATCH | On Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya's statement, Union Minister Nityanand Rai says, "Be it Swami Prasad Maurya or any leader of the INDIA alliance, they don't understand the meaning of 'dharma'...Their ideology is based on appeasement and this is done for… https://t.co/txbwRS7mxJ
#WATCH | Delhi: Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya says, "Hindu ek dhokha hai...RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said twice that there is no religion called Hindu but instead, it is a way of living. Prime Minister Modi has also said that there is no Hindu religion...Sentiments… https://t.co/1qnULH1rqt
#WATCH | Delhi: On TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee's statement, BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri says, "First they insulted the President of India who comes from Adivasi community. Now, they are insulting the Vice President who is a farmer's son coming from the OBC community. All of this is done… https://t.co/tWhGJMoQEq
#WATCH | Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal says, "The population of Muslims in the country is about 18% but they have no leadership because they are not united... We are 2% but we are united under Sri Akal Takht Sahib. I appeal to all of you not to be divided and… https://t.co/9X4ixTKO92
#WATCH | Odisha: On TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "No one is jailed for being uncultured. Backed by Mamata Banerjee, arrogance is at its peak in TMC. If they will mock a constitutional post, if they will mock a farmer's son, if they will mock… https://t.co/I65Ey3gyam
#WATCH | On terrorist attack in Baramulla & Poonch ambush, Former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad says, "...The Central Government and all other political parties should come together, keeping aside their differences, to end terrorism..." (24.12) https://t.co/k2fKNkR902
#WATCH | Delhi: On DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's statement, Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi says, "Some people clean toilets while some others spread litter...The country has to decide if it wants people who spread litter or the ones who clean it." https://t.co/XXCIGF8yag
#WATCH | Indore, MP: On DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's statement, BJP MLA Kailash Vijayvargiya says, "Some people want to break the country. Such people are getting exposed...These people belong to the 'Ghamandiya' alliance. Such talks happen and Congress keeps silent..." https://t.co/xcCz4j1nLc
#WATCH | Patna: On DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's statement, BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi says, "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav should break their silence on this. DMK should be thrown out of the INDIA alliance. Such statements are not being made for the first… https://t.co/SHwf5gsSNt
"These people want to divide North and South India": Nityanand Rai on DMK's MP Dayanidhi Maran's controversial remarks Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/yHe0bvlf65 #NityanandRai #DayanidhiMaran #DMK https://t.co/FFCR8dTZlK
#WATCH | Delhi: On DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's Statement, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "Such statements are insulting...It is a very big insult to the Hindi speakers of the country...Those making such statements should be punished...The country is watching that people from the alliance… https://t.co/KxGsRlG4aX
#WATCH | Ayodhya, UP: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan says, "...In our country, it is unfortunate that we are not completely aware of our heritage...Instead of clashing with one another, we should find ways to bring everybody together." https://t.co/kYfJdfS5E9
#WATCH | On DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's Statement, Union Minister Nityanand Rai says, " Dayanidhi Maran has made a very objectionable statement. On one side PM Modi speaks about 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' and today people want to divide North India and South India but that won't… https://t.co/YuBc1QjnCc
Last rites of former J-K cop shot dead by terrorists performed in Baramulla Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/CHPEov1LR4 #Baramulla #JammuKashmir #MohdShafi https://t.co/JTb57pZpdu
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha tweets, "Pained beyond words on the dastardly terrorist attack on retired police officer, Mohammad Shafi Mir while he was giving a call for prayer in the mosque. Cowards responsible for this barbaric act will not be spared. My condolences to the… https://t.co/tVW4GZq6I4 https://t.co/2RZuD3G404
#WATCH | Ambala: On INDIA Alliance, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij says, "... There is an attempt to divide the north and the south. But in the north and the south all are Indians, all are one." https://t.co/s5OuS2F7DQ
#WATCH | Ambala: Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij says, "There is an attempt to divide the north and the south. But in the north and the south all are Indians, all are one." https://t.co/WlMCFZZ6lj
Jammu and Kashmir: Retired police officer shot dead at Baramulla Mosque by terrorists https://t.co/l4NSjys3cw https://t.co/YyMqTXlwo4
"He stopped suddenly in between his call for Aazan": Kin mourns former J-K cop shot dead by terrorists Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/KuoZ5zPbtK #JammuKashmir #Baramulla #Terroristattack https://t.co/FUCVVcN9qP
#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: Last rites of Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer, who was shot dead by terrorists today, are being performed in Baramulla https://t.co/SRnme6WrWX
#WATCH | On a retired police officer shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir, National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah says, "...We were part of India, are part of India and will remain part of India. If we have to end terrorism, we've to find those ways through which it can be ended...… https://t.co/CewNvgopki
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's Statement, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav says, "Karunanidhi's party is the DMK. The DMK believes in social justice. If any leader of that party has said something about the people of UP and Bihar, then it is condemnable. We do… https://t.co/qtEuDUOYcr
#WATCH | On terrorist attacks in J&K, NCP MP Supriya Sule in Mumbai says, "It is very painful, five jawans have lost their lives. I urge the Union Home Minister to review the situation...and make sure that such incidents should not be repeated. Central Govt should take action to… https://t.co/cmlVkgJqk8
Retired Muslim SP Mohd Shafi was shot dead by Indian Forces during Azan in #Baramulla Indian Forces on Sunday morning shot dead a retired police officer in Gantmulla area of north Kashmir's #Baramulla district. He was shot dead while giving a prayer call (Azan) in a mosque. https://t.co/euU8GhgumW
#WATCH | Baramulla, J&K: Area cordoned off after terrorists fired upon a retired police officer, Mohd Shafi, at Gantmulla, Sheeri Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and succumbed to injuries. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) https://t.co/iFR5DUNRkO https://t.co/2RZuD3G404
Jammu & Kashmir | Terrorists fired upon Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer at Gantmulla, Sheeri Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and succumbed to injuries. The area has been cordoned off. Further details awaited: J&K Police https://t.co/c2U1D6oHTl