Assam Police arrest Congress MLA for making derogatory remarks about priests

Congress MLA is alleged to have delivered an inflammatory speech targeting priests, Namgharias, and seers at a public meeting in Goalpara district on November 4

NewsBharati 08-Nov-2023 17:35:43 PM

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Guwahati, Nov 8: Assam Police on Wednesday said it arrested a Congress MLA for allegedly making derogatory remarks about priests, Namgharias (residents of Namghariya village in the Dhemaji district) and seers.

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Speaking to media, a senior officer of Assam Police said, "The arrested Congress leader has been identified as Aftabuddin Mollah, a sitting MLA from Jaleswar Assembly constituency (Assam)." A case was registered at Dispur police station under the relevant IPC sections on a complaint, police informed.

Assam- Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah denigrates Hindus, says “Wherever there is a Rape, always a “Sadhu” (Hindu Priest) or “Namghoria” (care taker of Vaisnav Prayer House) are involved. They blame Muslims to hide their own sins committed by Hindu Priests.

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The Congress MLA is alleged to have delivered an inflammatory speech targeting priests, Namgharias, and seers at a public meeting in Goalpara district on November 4. Further details are awaited.