CHANDIGARH – Punjab Congress leaders have taken exception to the brandishing of firearms by RSS activists during a “street march” in Jaito. Former Finance Minister Laal Singh and MLAs Parminder Singh Pinki, Brahm Mahindra and Gurkirat Singh Kotli described the RSS activities as “highly provocative.”
They pointed out that Punjab had witnessed violence for more than a decade and thousands of innocent persons were killed. The RSS must, therefore, desist from activities that may trigger fresh trouble, they said.
They leaders it was now becoming clear as to why RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had been frequently visiting Punjab. They called upon the Chief Minister to explain why permission was given to the RSS to brandish weapons publicly, if such permission had been sought.
“In case no permission was obtained by the RSS, action should be taken against RSS cadets who publicly brandished arms, posing a threat to peace,” they added.
