"I Seek Forgiveness For This": Kiran Bedi Amid Row Over Joke On Sikhs
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A controversy erupted after a video of Kiran Bedi purportedly cracking a joke on Sikhs at the launch of her book 'Fearless Governance' on Monday was widely shared on social media
The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday accused former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of hurting the sentiments of Sikhs at a book launch event in Chennai. जब मुग़ल भारत को लूट कर, बहन,बेटियों को अगवा कर ले जा रहे होते थे,तब सिख ही उनसे डटकर लड़ते व बहन बेटियों की रक्षा करते थे,12 बजे था मुगलों पर हमला करने का समयये है 12 बजे का इतिहासशर्म आनी चाहिए भाजपा के टुच्ची सोच वाले नेताओं को जो उस एहसान का बदले सिखों का मजाक उड़ाते हैं pic.twitter.com/4RiJkoR2sU I have highest regards for my community. I am a devotee of Baba Nanak Dev ji. What I said to the audience even at my own cost (as I also belong here) be kindly not misread.I seek forgiveness for this.I am the last person to cause any hurt. I believe in Seva & loving kindness ????
A controversy erupted after a video of the former Indian Police Service officer purportedly cracking a joke on Sikhs at the launch of her book 'Fearless Governance' on Monday was widely shared on social media.
The Aam Aadmi Party, or AAP, Punjab in-charge Jarnail Singh condemned Ms Bedi's comments. "When the Mughals were looting India and abducting women, the Sikhs fought them and protected sisters and daughters. 12 o'clock was the time to attack the Mughals. This is the history of 12 o'clock," Mr Singh said.
"Shame on the BJP's leaders who have a cheap mentality and make fun of Sikhs instead of giving them respect," Mr Singh tweeted in Hindi.
