Paresh Rawal faces police case over insensitive remarks for Bengalis
Bollywood actor turned politician Paresh Rawal faces police case over insensitive remarks for Bengalis!
A police complaint was lodged against actor Paresh Rawal by CPI(M) leader Md Salim last week over a comment made against the Bengali community during a poll rally in Gujarat.
Paresh Rawal landed in a massive controversy for his comments on Bengalis while campaigning in Gujarat for the ruling BJP.
However, Rawal had apologised for his comments but the ruling Trinamool Congress in Bengal has hit out at Rawal for his offensive comments, former Member of Parliament and CPI(M) leader Md Salim has filed a complaint with the police.
In his complaint, lodged at Taratola Police station, Salim alleged he came across a video, featuring the actor giving a speech, which could promote feelings of hatred against Bengalis.
Salim added that Bengalis, who are living in other parts of India, might also get affected by the Rawal’s comments.
What did Paresh Rawal said?
At a rally, Paresh Rawal had said the people of Gujarat would tolerate inflation but not “Bangladeshis and Rohingya” next door and used a “cooking fish” stereotype that has incensed Bengalis.
“Gas cylinders are expensive but they will come down. People will get employment too. But what will happen if Rohingya migrants and Bangladeshis start living around you, like in Delhi? What will you do with gas cylinders? Cook fish for the Bengalis?” Rawal had said.
Bollywood actor and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Paresh Rawal used xenophobic dog-whistle against Rohingya and Bangladeshi Muslims during an election rally in Gujarat state. pic.twitter.com/9qEHCrCVXm
— HindutvaWatch (@HindutvaWatchIn) December 1, 2022
His comments drew a huge backlash from the Bengali community and some others on social media. While many saw it as “hate speech” attacking Bengalis.
HOW DISGUSTING CAN SANGHIS GET?? ALSO HOW LOW DO YOU FALL WHEN YOU GO FROM BEING A NORMAL PERSON TO BECOMING A SANGHI? Actor Paresh Rawal Apologises For "Cook Fish Like Bengalis" Remarkhttps://t.co/leQ9YR2Rt6
— Subhashini Ali (@SubhashiniAli) December 2, 2022
Against the xenophobic hateful comment against the Bengalis by BJP leader Paresh Rawal, CPIM West Bengal State Secretary Comrade Md. Salim moved an FIR.
India or Gujarat is no one's father's property. The chamcha's of BJP must know that.
— Dipsita (@DharDipsita) December 2, 2022
Brunch & Love !
But just one issue – I, the son of a Gujarati mom was eating fish.. I hope Paresh Rawal sir does not stop my entry !#GujaratElections #GujaratElection pic.twitter.com/0VtUnhtvos— Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 (@tehseenp) December 5, 2022
"Paresh Rawal targeted Bangladeshi immigrants not native Bengalis". Been hearing this. I have basic human question. Why should hate be directed against immigrants even? No one leaves their homeland and roots in peace and prosperity. Why should they be looked at as subhuman?
— Rituparna Chatterjee (@MasalaBai) December 4, 2022
