“Go fight in Iran if you’re so bothered”: Sambhal cop’s remarks ahead of Eid go viral
“He cannot impose his opinions on citizens,” say netizens
Lucknow: A video of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district addressing people regarding tensions in the middle east is doing rounds on social media.
The police officer, according to PTI, was addressing a meeting ahead of Alvida prayers and the upcoming Eid festival.
The remarks were made during a security review meeting held at the Sambhal Kotwali police station on Wednesday, PTI reported.
In the video Circle Officer Kuldeep Singh addresses local community members and discusses security arrangements ahead of the religious gatherings.
During the meeting, Singh cautioned people against reacting to developments related to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. He said, "Many people are getting worked up about the war between Iran and Israel, and they're trying to interfere. They're beating their chests. Brother, if you have so much trouble, then you should board a plane and go to Iran and fight on Iran's behalf."
During the meeting, Singh also advised people not to raise slogans or display placards in support of or against any foreign country during religious gatherings.
He said, "There's a fight going on between two other countries, and if that fight has any impact on law and order in our country, then we'll take action."
He further warned that raising slogans linked to international conflicts during Alvida or Friday prayers would not be permitted.
According to the officer, foreign disputes should not influence the local situation in India, and people who feel disturbed by such events should not attempt to create unrest in their own communities.
In the video that circulated online, Singh is heard elaborating on his remarks and addressing the gathering about maintaining peace during the festival period.
He said, "A lot of people seem eager to comment on the Israel–Iran war and keep poking the issue. If you have a problem, board the flight rescuing stranded Indians and go fight for Iran."
He added, " If it’s such a big problem for you, then just get on a plane. When the plane's about to leave Iran, just get on the plane and leave. Go fight on Iran’s side if you want, then come back. But don’t get involved in a fight between two other countries."
The officer further said that the police would take action if the conflict between other nations affects law and order locally.
"And if this conflict affects law and order in our country, then we will take action. There shouldn’t be any loud protests, slogans, banners, or chants during any prayer, be it farewell prayers or Friday prayers, against anyone or any country. We are Indians, we are proud to be Indian," he said.
In the video, he also stated that people in the country should focus on maintaining peace and not involve themselves in international disputes.
"We're living here peacefully. The fights going on are their own internal matters; they’ll have to deal with that themselves," Singh said.
He also warned that the police would not tolerate attempts to create tension in the area.
During the meeting, he also asked people to ensure that the festival period remains peaceful.
The officer also warned that even a single individual could create trouble in a community.
"So never let these things happen. Just one bad person is enough to ruin your town, neighborhood, or city. One problem is enough. Even if everyone comes together to fix it, it still takes a lot of time. You’ve seen that even now, things haven’t settled down here," he said.
Meanwhile, several social media users reacted to the video and criticised the remarks.
“Its not his duty to ask citizens whom to support and whom not to during a global conflict. He is nothing more than an office bearer. He cannot impose his opinions on citizens,” wrote a user.
“India claims to be a democracy, but that democracy seems to disappear when it comes to Muslims. While protesting is a democratic right, it isn't treated as one for the Muslim community.... instead, it's treated as a law and order issue to justify police crackdowns,” said another.
“Ah he is back with sermons for Muslims.He seems to be very dedicated to the cause of educating Muslims,” another user wrote.
“Why does UP police have to give this sermon?” another user said.
Another user stated, “To Kuldeep: Empathy for human life in a conflict zone is not a crime nor does it make a citizen any less Indian. It is incredibly disappointing to see a high ranking officer use such crude and divisive language ahead of a festival. A DSP should focus on local law and order instead of suggesting "rescue flights" for people whose only fault is having an opinion. Stick to your uniform and the dignity it carries.”
Responding to the remarks, AIMIM Uttar Pradesh president Shaukat Ali also criticised the officer’s comments.
"Your language does not reflect that you have taken oath of the constitution. You talk like a street thug, a criminal," he said while responding to the remarks of UP DSP Kuldeep Kumar.
In a video message, Ali said, “Just a little while ago, a video surfaced on Socialmedia, showing a guy from Asmoli named Kuldeep Singh. He's the SIO who’s got extra charge of Sambal, but the Sambal SIO position is currently vacant. They were holding a peace committee meeting for Muslims, where they were seen threatening the Muslims, saying, 'Whoever stands up, I'll send them to Iran. Let them go to Iran.' Brother, who do you think you are?”
He further said, “You… You’ll keep threatening to take us to court if we do something legal. Go ahead and sue us. You’re the one giving threats. The first case should be filed against you.”
Ali also questioned the language used by the officer in the meeting.
“But the way you’re speaking doesn’t sound like someone who’s taken an oath in the name of the Constitution at all. It sounds more like the language of some street punk, a thug, or a criminal,” he said.
“You shouldn’t use language like this anywhere, and I’m consulting my legal team about your video. If anything comes of it, God willing, we won’t hesitate to take action against you,” he added.
"Your language does not reflect that you have taken oath of the constitution. You talk like a street thug, a criminal," AIMIM UP president Shaukat Ali responding to UP DSP Kuldeep Kumar. pic.twitter.com/pCWnOe7I4I https://t.co/MNAwh7e9Cy
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Speaking to PTI later, the officer said his comments were meant to ensure peace and communal harmony in the area.
"My point was that incidents happening on foreign soil should not disturb the local atmosphere. Our objective is to maintain peace and order," Singh said.
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Post poll TN alliances divided in supporting TVK
Chennai (PTI): In a changed political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu with no single political party having a simple majority to form the government post the Assembly election, opinion is divided among the allies led by the Dravidian majors in extending external support to Vijay-led TVK in government formation.
Both the DMK and AIADMK are at unease as the Congress and also a section in the AIADMK express willingness to extend external support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagtam in forming the government.
Post poll, the TVK's political prospects appear to impact alliances led by both the Dravidian majors in a different manner, triggering a speculation of a split.
Leema Rose Martin, who won from Lalgudi on an AIADMK ticket, has stated that talks were underway on extending support to the TVK. Her son-in-law Aadhav Arjuna, who won from Villivakkam is TVK's general secretary.
On May 5, former AIADMK minister O S Manian, emerging from his meeting with party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, stated that AIADMK would not support TVK in forming the government.
The AIADMK, which finished third in the elections with 47 seats has cancelled its meeting of MLAs designate on Wednesday amidst a difference in extending external support to the TVK, which won 108 seats, including two seats by its founder Vijay.
As Vijay is gearing up for his swearing-in on May 7, the police have tightened security at his residence here. The party has lodged its MLA-elect at a resort in Mamallapuram and has simultaneously engaged in talks with the Congress and AIADMK, a source said.
The DMK that won 59 seats on its own, has convened a meeting of its newly elected legislators on May 7 evening and the party is likely to elect the youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin, who won from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni as its legislature party leader.
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal admitted that TVK chief Vijay requested the Congress for support to form the government.
"The INC is clear that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government, committed to protecting the Constitution in letter and spirit. The INC is determined not to allow the BJP and its proxies to run the government of Tamil Nadu in any manner. Thiru Vijay has also spoken about drawing inspiration from Perunthalaivar Kamaraj," he said.
Accordingly, the Congress leadership has directed the TNCC to take a final decision on Vijay’s request, keeping in view the sentiments of the state as reflected in the electoral verdict, Venugopal said in a statement.
DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai slammed the Congress decision and said the move to ally with TVK, pledging the support of its five MLAs to the party, was tantamount to "backstabbing the DMK and the people of Tamil Nadu."
"They have betrayed the mandate given by the people. Even before the ink on the returning officer’s signature on the victory certificate has dried, they have chosen to go ahead with this alliance," he told PTI.
The most important question was who took this "foolhardy decision, and how is it going to backfire on the Congress?" he asked.
"I don’t think they had any serious deliberation on this. The larger issue is their opposition to the BJP, which is their ideological enemy. We have supported the Congress throughout. It was our leader M K Stalin, who named Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate when the BJP and RSS were criticising him. And now, within a day, they say they are supporting TVK. This is not the mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu,” Saravanan said.
The Congress' exit from its long-standing alliance with the DMK will be a significant moment in the political scenario of the state, commentator and political analyst Sumanth Raman said.
The Congress may be betting on the TVK as a long-term partner option, but that comes with risks, as the TVK is as yet an unknown quantity, he said.
"For the DMK, if the TVK+Congress becomes the choice of the minorities as it well could, it is an existential threat. It was the minority vote that gave the DMK alliance a 12%-15% cushion in the polls. If that goes, their chances of winning drops dramatically," Raman said on 'X.'
The Congress won 5 seats. However, DMK's other allies, the IUML, VCK, CPI and CPI (M) and DMDK have categorically stated that they would not support TVK.
As of now, the TVK requires the support of 11 MLAs to attain a simple majority of 118 to form the government.
The PMK, which won 4 seats and AMMK one - both allies of AIADMK - have not announced their decision yet.
"AIADMK’s real post-result drama may not be outside the party, but inside it. Whispers from the west and north suggest that a Coimbatore hand and a Villupuram voice may soon ask the question everyone is avoiding: Is it time to save the party from the leadership, before the cadre are forced to do it themselves? In politics, coups don’t begin with slogans. They begin with silence, phone calls and “review meetings,” Aspire Swaminathan, who is credited with founding the AIADMK IT wing in 2014, said on 'X.'
He has resigned from the AIADMK in 2021 and now acts an as independent political analyst.
