Congress leader and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father, Nand Kumar Baghel, has been sent to a 15-day judicial custody by a court in Raipur for allegedly making derogatory comments about the Brahmin community. Read on for more details. #bhupeshbaghel
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The police action is based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered against Nand Kumar, 86, for his controversial remarks. The complaint against him was filed by the members of a group called Sarv Brahmin Samaj at the DD Nagar Police station in state capital Raipur.
During a program in Raipur, Nand Kumar had allegedly said, "Brahmin is a foreigner. Will send them from the Ganges to the Volga (river in the Europe)..." After the controversy erupted, CM Baghel said he respects his father but he will have to face police action.
"This comment has hurt the sentiments of the community. Our government respects and honors the feelings of all castes, religions, and communities," CM Baghel stated, adding there have always been ideological differences between him and his father.
Nand Kumar is not associated with any political party, but has been vocal in demanding rights for OBCs. He also heads a team of activists who persuade people against burning Ravana effigies during Dussehra festival. In the past too, he has spoken against upper caste politicians.
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