Congress leader Rajkumar Raju was expelled from the party for putting Indian flag on Atiq Ahmed’s grave and demanding Bharat Ratna for him.
The video of Rajkumar Raju had gone viral on social media where he can be seen placing the tri-color on the grave of late gangester turned politician Atiq Ahmed.
In the video he can also be heard blaming the Yogi government for Atiq and his brother Ashraf’s murder. He even called Atiq “Shaheed” and said that Atiq must be awarded with Bharat Ratna.
He also demanded resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Congress councilor candidate Rajkumar raised slogans of Atiq Ahmed Amar Rahe. Also said Bharat Ratna dilaunga
He also laid down National flag on his grave. @Uppolice this is an insult to the national flag. Please take action against him pic.twitter.com/ctSpJoe2lv
— Ninda Turtle (@NindaTurtles) April 19, 2023
Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were killed by three shooters while they were being taken to hospital for medical.
The shooters were identified as as Arun Maurya, Sunny Singh and Lovelesh Tiwari.
