Kunwar Danish Ali latest controversy: A timeline

Kunwar Danish Ali is a young and dynamic politician from India.

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He is currently the Member of Parliament (MP) from Amroha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

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He belongs to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

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August 4, 2023: Ali attended an event to mark the launch of upgradation of the Amroha Railway Station.

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August 4, 2023: BJP MLC Hari Singh Dhillon shouted the slogan “Bharat Mata ki Jai” during his speech at the event.

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August 4, 2023: Ali objected to the slogan, saying “it is not a BJP event”.

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August 5, 2023: A video of the incident goes viral on social media.

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August 6, 2023: The BJP condemns Ali's remarks and demands an apology.

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August 6, 2023: Ali refuses to apologize and says that he has done nothing wrong.

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The incident has sparked a debate about nationalism and religious freedom in India.

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Many people have supported Ali's right to express his views, while others have criticized him for being disrespectful to the national slogan.

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The BJP has been accused of trying to polarize the electorate ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

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The controversy has highlighted the growing tensions between the BJP and its opponents.

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It has also raised concerns about the BJP's attempts to impose its Hindutva ideology on the country.

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The incident is likely to have a significant impact on the upcoming assembly elections in several Indian states.

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