BJP criticize spurt of 'racist' attacks on North-East diaspora in Bangalore

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday criticised the spurt of racial attacks in Bangalore, on people from the North-East, after the daughter of former police commissioner and member of parliament (MP), HT Sangliana's daughter Rachel, allegedly faced harassment, adding that it was a matter of 'huge concern' that the family of a high-ranking officer had to face such an assault.

According to reports, Rachel, who was shopping in a mall, faced both verbal and physical attacks by two women, while bystanders offered no help.

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"It is a matter of deep shame and a huge concern that the daughter of a former police commissioner of Bangalore faces this kind of a racist attack in that city. Sangliana was also a member of the Congress and was a MP from the city," BJP spokesperson GVL Narsimha Rao told ANI.

"If there is no security for the family of a high-ranking officer and former MP, then you can understand the state of affairs in Karnataka. I hope that the state government immediately takes note of this grave incident and takes action against culprits. Similar incidents have taken place in the past. I hope the Karnataka government takes note of them," he added.