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Karni Sena Protest at Samajwadi MP's Residence Turns Violent Over Rana Sanga Remark

Clashes erupted in Agra as Karni Sena members vandalized property and injured police officers in response to Ramji Lal Suman's controversial statement in Parliament.

Broken chairs and damaged cars outside Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman’s residence after it was attacked allegedly by Karni Sena workers, in Agra, Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
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Overview

  • Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman referred to Rajput ruler Rana Sanga as a 'traitor' in a March 21 speech, citing historical accounts from Babur's memoirs.
  • On March 26, Karni Sena members protested at Suman's Agra residence, breaking barricades, vandalizing vehicles, and clashing with police.
  • Police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd, but several officers sustained injuries during the altercation.
  • The BJP condemned Suman's remarks as 'shameful' and demanded an apology, while the Samajwadi Party defended him, accusing the BJP of diverting attention from other issues.
  • The incident highlights the tensions between historical interpretation, identity politics, and contemporary political discourse in India.