NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday strongly condemned the murder of party leader Anisur Rahman and his son in Nadia on Independence Day, calling it a “heinous incident” and raising questions over the law and order situation in BJP-led West Bengal.In a social media post, Chowdhury said, “We condemn and condemn in the strongest terms the murder of Congress leader Anisur Rahman and his son from Nadia.”Questioning the safety of people and the freedom to conduct political activities, he said, “This government came to power with the slogan of ‘Fear Out, Trust In’, but such a heinous incident on the day of Independence Day raises several questions about the safety of the people and the right to freely conduct politics.”Chowdhury demanded a proper investigation and strict action against those responsible.“We demand a proper and impartial investigation and exemplary punishment of the guilty at the earliest,” he said.Expressing solidarity with the victims’ families, he added, “We all stand with the bereaved families of the bereaved in this difficult time and will continue their fight for justice.”
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Chowdhury backs Rahul Gandhi
Meanwhile, Chowdhury on Friday came out in support of Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks, saying the Congress leader had merely spoken about what he had observed and had no intention of insulting anyone.Speaking to news agency ANI, Chowdhury said Rahul Gandhi had no personal animosity or intention to demean individuals.“Our country employs various forms of diplomacy. The whole country is watching the situation with Italy; it has become a subject of ridicule and mockery… Nothing of this sort has ever occurred. It is not a question of insulting women. Rahul Gandhi simply spoke what he observes… Rahul Gandhi has no intention of insulting anyone. He never does that,” he said.Rahul Gandhi had criticised the Narendra Modi government’s diplomatic approach, arguing that foreign policy should focus on protecting national interests rather than relying on “mere friendships” and public displays of warmth.
