Mehbooba Accuses BJP of Policing Vocabulary of Muslims After IPS Officer's Transfer in Bengal

Mehbooba accuses BJP of policing vocabulary of Muslims after IPS officer's transfer in Bengal

Srinagar, Sep 17: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused the BJP of being insecure, saying the ruling party at the Centre is now policing the vocabulary of the Muslim community in the country. Referring to the case of IPS officer Bushra Bano, who was transferred from her post of ASP in West Bengal’s Kharagpur within just two-and-a-half months of taking charge, allegedly over her use of Muslim greetings in a video, Mehbooba said such in…

Mehbooba slams BJP over IPS officer Bushra Bano transfer, says ‘even our vocabulary and votes are being policed’

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday criticised the BJP over the transfer of West Bengal IPS officer Bushra Bano, alleging that the party was now “policing the vocabulary of Muslims.” Mehbooba said the move, which came after the IPS officer used expressions including “Assalamu Alaikum”, “InshaAllah” and “JazakAllah” in a video, did not surprise the Muslim community anymor…

‘First Our Food, Clothes and Marriage, Now Vocabulary’: Mehbooba Mufti Accuses BJP of Policing Muslims Over Bushra Bano’s Transfer

PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused the BJP of “policing” the vocabulary of Muslims in India. Her remarks came after the transfer of IPS officer Bushra Bano from her post as Additional Superintendent of Police in Kharagpur, West Bengal, amid objections over her use of Islamic greetings in a video. Mehbooba Refers to Bushra Bano Transfer Bushra Bano was transferred from her Kharagpur posting about two …

Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes BJP Over 'Policing Muslim Vocabulary'

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has accused the BJP of policing the vocabulary of Muslims, citing the transfer of an IPS officer in West Bengal over her use of Islamic greetings.