Lucknow: A political storm has erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Siddharthnagar district after Hindu Yuva Vahini’s state in-charge and former BJP MLA Raghvendra Pratap Singh allegedly urged Hindu men to “bring Muslim girls” during a public meeting in Dhankharpur village on October 16. The video of his remarks has since gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties.

Samajwadi Party MLA from Dumariyaganj, Sayyeda Khatoon, demanded strict action against the former legislator, accusing him of attempting to disturb communal harmony in the region. She said that a government which promotes the slogan “Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao” cannot allow its leaders to insult women with such inflammatory comments. Khatoon also criticised the police for inaction despite complaints being filed, alleging

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