Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Dec 21: Karnataka BJP has triggered a fresh controversy by calling historian Ramachandra Guha an “Urban Naxal”.
The state BJP took to twitter to taunt Guha who was recently detained in Bengaluru for protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC).
“Q: Who are you?
A: I am @Ram_Guha ( Ramachandra Guha).#UrbanNaxals who operate in a Dark World are completely unknown to the Common Man. They make their presence felt through inciting violence & organizing protests at the behest of their Masters.
They are getting exposed now,” the tweet read.
The tweet comes two days after Guha was detained for protesting near Town Hall in Bengaluru. Upon being detained, Guha had lashed out stating that not being allowed to protest peacefully is ‘absolutely undemocratic’.
Meanwhile, Guha on Saturday December 21 demanded the withdrawal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to heal the nation.
"To make two things absolutely clear. The immediate withdrawal of the NRC is a necessary first step to restore trust and heal the nation," tweeted Guha.
Branding the CAA immoral and against the spirit of the Constitution, Guha admonished that a wise and just government would withdraw it too.
The historian said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must immediately announce that there is going to be no NRC.
"That simple (removing NRC) and single announcement will do more to restore peace and trust than anything else. The country needs a healing touch and from the top," said Guha.