BJD MP Sulata Deo courts controversy over remark on religion profiling by terrorists - OrissaPOST

Odisha MP faces backlash over her statement on Pahalgam victims’ versions

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Sulata Deo invited severe criticisms from several quarters after she allegedly disputed the versions of Pahalgam terror attack victims. Deo allegedly raised doubts over the statements of the Pahalgam victims that the terrorists killed male tourists only after asking about their religion. “It is not possible to ask about the religion of so many tourists in such a short duration. We should not link…

BJD MP Sulata Deo courts controversy over remark on religion profiling by terrorists - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sulata Deo faced backlash Saturday after making contentious remarks about the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, including a tourist from Odisha. Speaking to television journalists, Deo remarked that it would have been impossible for the attackers to determine the religion of each victim before opening fire. “It may be my speculation, but it is impossible to enquire the religion of each tourist befo…