"When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed from the Red Fort on August 15, he addressed the entire nation, and not just one party.
"But for Modi to hoist the flag in Bhuj and deliver a parallel Independence Day speech undermines country's democracy and is not befitting. BJP is Bharat Jalao Party," Paswan said here, while addressing a large gathering during his 'Nyaya Rally'.
He also accused the media of giving too much importance to Modi, and said "the electronic media treated the Gujarat Chief Minister's speech in Bhuj as if it was something very important for the country."
The LJP leader also favoured a CBI inquiry into the alleged murder of Pradeep Sharma, grandson of a freedom fighter Pandit Tarkeshwar Sharma, about six months ago.
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Paswan also attacked Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for not co-operating with the family to ensure justice for them.
"If your government is not involved then why are you not allowing a CBI probe," he questioned.
Paswan's son Chirag, who is also the chairman of party's parliamentary board, backed the demand and assured that "a CBI inquiry will be demanded from the government."
"I can assure you that I am hurt as someone born in a free India to see a freedom fighter's grandson being murdered and justice not being met. I will work for people and that's why I am here," Chirag said.