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Muslim body slams BJP MP

By Siddhartha Handique |

A huge Muslim organization in Golaghat district on Tuesday slammed Ramen Deka a day after the BJP MLA criticized the Muslim intellectuals for not raising voice of protest against the recovery of beef at the premises of a temple in Silchar.   

In a statement, the organization accused the Mongoldoi MP of trying to strike communal clash in the state.  The organisation further warned the BJP leader not try to destroy the age old communal harmony.

 

 

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