As the BSP workers held a protest in Chandigarh against Singh’s remarks, Jannat Jahan, a party leader from Chandigarh, courted controversy with her outburst. When asked what is the difference between her and the BJP leader who attacked Mayawati, Jahan said “It should be tit-for-tat in life. Demanding the arrest of former Uttar Pradesh BJP vice-president Dayashankar Singh for making derogatory remarks against her party chief Mayawati, a local BSP leader Jannat Jahan-Ul-Haq offered Rs 50 lakh to anyone who brings his tongue. However, the BSP leader stuck to her remarks and told reporters after the protest that she stands by what she has said. Videotape of BJP’s Dayashankar Singh’s remarks circulated on social networks and created a storm, inviting condemnation from all around and culminating in his suspension from the party.

Source: Indian Express July 21, 2016 14:21 UTC