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Oppn slams Hry govt after DSP made to apologise

Hisar: Opposition leaders on Tuesday criticised the Haryana govt following the controversial public apology by a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), who was made to apologise on camera after removing BJP leader Manish Singal — son of former Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal — from the stage during chief minister Nayab Singh Saini's event in Sirsa on the morning of April 27, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Among the voices of dissent were former Uttar Pradesh chief minister , Congress MP Deepender Hooda, and JJP leader Digvijay Chautala, who accused the BJP of undermining the dignity of the police force. Akhilesh, in a social media post, questioned whether the BJP was attempting to demoralise the police by forcing a law-abiding officer to apologise publicly. "This is condemnable," he said. Deepender, MP from Rohtak, lashed out at the ruling party, stating, "The BJP's arrogance and intoxication with power have crossed limits. Forcing a Haryana Police DSP to apologise simply because a BJP leader wasn't recognised at the chief minister's event is shameful. The close aides of the CM are tarnishing both the dignity of the govt and the uniform." JJP's Digvijay Chautala echoed similar sentiments, saying, "This is the first time in history that a police officer was made to sit in a humiliating manner and apologise under pressure. Such incidents severely damage the morale of the police. The DGP must take immediate action." In response, BJP leader Aman Chopra defended the party, hitting back at Chautala's remarks. "When your party was in power, only God knows what all was done. You are in no position to lecture anyone," he retorted. The incident in question occurred on the morning of April 27, when chief minister Nayab Saini visited Sirsa to flag off the Cyclothon 2.0 Yatra. Manish Singla, accompanied by a youth, was standing near the stage when Jind DSP Jitender Rana asked them to move away. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A video of the confrontation went viral, prompting the Sirsa police to facilitate a meeting between the two parties. The DSP's apology was recorded on camera and released to the media, sparking widespread criticism from opposition leaders.