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Perussuomalaiset MP Mauri Peltokangas sparked controversy with a Facebook post mentioning "Muslim Social Democrats," prompting demands for party action.

Mauri Peltokangas, a Member of Parliament from Finland's Perussuomalaiset party, posted a contentious comment on Facebook referring to "Muslim Social Democrats," which has been widely criticized as racist. Opposition politicians, including Lindtman, have demanded that Orpo's party take a clear stance and respond to this incident.