BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized TMC MP Yusuf Pathan for his relaxed social media post amidst violent unrest in West Bengal, particularly in Murshidabad. Poonawalla accused Pathan and TMC of prioritizing personal enjoyment over addressing the state's crisis, where Hindus are allegedly targeted.
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