‘Won’t fetch you new votes': UK Sikh MP faces wrath for tweet on Amritpal Singh

British Sikh Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi faced the wrath after he expressed concern over the arrests of Khalistani elements and temporary suspension of mobile internet services in Punjab.

"Very worrying reports coming from #India, of the imposition of an internet blackout in the Punjab state, with mass arrests and restrictions on gatherings, tweeted Dhesi, a turbaned Sikh MP from Slough.

"Praying that the tense situation is soon resolved and that human rights of all are respected," he added.

Reacting sharply to the tweet, Congress spokesperson and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said his tweet won't fetch him new votes from Slough "which has a massive chunk of Pakistan supporting population."

"What about making a Khalistan within the UK?? You have been nurturing Khalistani sentiments in your country," Singhvi wrote. "Nevertheless, this won't fetch you new votes from Slough constituency seat, which has a massive chun of Pakistan supporting population. (sic)"

According to media reports, Dhesi attacked India at the Referendum 2020 rally in London, a pro-Khalistan movement, organised by the banned terrorist outfit Sikhs for Justice.

Dhesi, however, termed the allegations to be a part of the campaign to stop his entry in Punjab and malign the Sikh community in general.

Meanwhile, the hunt for Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh entered day 3 on Monday. So far, the police have arrested 112 associates of Amritpal Singh -- 34 of them on Sunday. Four of Amritpal Singh's top aides, arrested and flown to Assam's Dibrugarh have been charged under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).

The elusive preacher, however, gave the police a slip and escaped their dragnet when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district, even as authorities stepped up security at several places in the northern state. He is yet to be arrested.