By Admin 
A controversial statement by Grand Alliance candidate from Saharsa, Bihar and national president of Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) IP Gupta has gone viral on social media. While addressing his workers in a party program, he said something which can cause sharp reactions in both politics and society.
Referring to different castes in the programme, he said that if Yadav or anyone else hits sticks, then in protest ‘kill them with your teeth stuck in the throat’. The video of such provocative talk is spreading rapidly on the internet since yesterday.
IP Gupta gave provocative statement in election environment
According to the video, IP Gupta gave a provocative message by naming several castes and telling how to attack. This provocative statement referred to by him has increased concern and resentment in the district. As soon as the video was shared on social platforms, many people called it condemnable and dangerous, while some supporters claimed that his statement had a different context.
Danger of disturbing public peace in the area
In the political environment, questions are raised on such statements because incendiary speeches during election time can increase tension between communities. In sensitive areas like Saharsa, public statements of leaders have a wide impact and sentences inciting communal or caste sentiments run the risk of disturbing public peace in the nearby area.
Such statements should be immediately investigated – political observer
Local people and political observers say that such statements should be immediately investigated so that no untoward incident happens. After the video went viral, peace-loving citizens have appealed to maintain restraint and take action as per law. Some social workers have urged the police and election authorities to investigate the matter to the bottom and take action as necessary.
IP Gupta did not give any clarification on the viral statement
At present, no formal explanation has been made public by IP Gupta or his party on this viral statement. It remains to be seen what further steps are taken in the matter. Especially in an election environment, such actions can have far-reaching effects. Saharsa administration and district police are also expected to keep an eye on the situation and maintain public order.