In a viral video shared by an unidentified user on February 17th, a Sikh man is seen allegedly making a threatening statement regarding Prime Minister Modi. The video, which has garnered over 600,000 views and 15,000 likes, shows the individual expressing the belief that PM Modi may be killed within the next few years.
The authenticity of the video and the identity of the speaker have not been confirmed. The individual, resembling a Sikh, is shown speaking to a local reporter with determination, making the alleged threat against PM Modi. The video has surfaced amidst the ongoing ‘Delhi Chalo’ March organized by farmers’ unions across the country.
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The threat, though unverified, evokes memories of the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards in retaliation for Operation Blue Star. This military operation, ordered by Gandhi, aimed to remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, resulting in significant casualties and deep-seated resentment among Sikhs.
The ‘Delhi Chalo’ March, which commenced on February 13th, has entered its fifth day amidst scenes of chaos. The farmers’ unions are slated to engage in their fourth round of talks with the government today, seeking resolution to their grievances.
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