Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has appealed to people of the state to wear black turbans and dupattas in protest against the AAP government over the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota.
Joining the ongoing protest in Mansa on Saturday, Dhillon reiterated the demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Jhota’s murder, alleging that there was little hope of justice from the state government. He also met Jhota’s parents and offered condolences to the family. The proposed black-turban and black-dupatta campaign is intended to turn the demand for justice into a statewide expression of protest, with the BJP seeking to put the AAP government on the defensive over its handling of the drug menace and law and order in Punjab.
Assuring the family of the BJP’s support, Dhillon said the party would stand by them throughout their fight for justice.
Calling for a statewide symbolic protest, Dhillon urged people to wear black turbans and dupattas and carry black flags until justice is delivered in the case. He maintained that an independent probe was necessary to ensure accountability and restore public confidence in the investigation.
Dhillon said he had written to the Punjab Governor on the first day of the controversy, seeking a CBI investigation into Jhota’s murder.
