What has sparked controversy over the 'insult to Jat community'
Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row: BJP, Congress trade blows over ‘insult to Jat community’
- Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Governor of West Bengal, sparked controversy when he mimicked the Jat community during a public event.
- The Jat community, mainly concentrated in states like Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi, felt insulted by Dhankhar's act and voiced their displeasure.
- Following the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party engaged in a war of words, accusing each other of causing the insult to the Jat community.
- The BJP accused the Congress of double standards, stating that they remained silent when incidents insulting various communities occurred during their rule, but now were making it a political issue.
- The Congress party retaliated, stating that the BJP was attempting to divert attention from its failures and criticized the Governor for his behavior.
- This controversy has highlighted the issue of political sensitivity towards communities and the potential for such incidents to spark widespread anger and dissent.
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