PATNA: BJP Lok Sabha MP from Araria Pradeep Kumar Singh stirred an issue on Tuesday, saying, “Araria mein rahna hai toh Hindu banna padega (If you wish to stay in Araria, you’ll have to turn into Hindu).” The governing ally JD(U) joined the opposition alliance in Bihar to sentence Singh.
Araria is without doubt one of the few border districts of the state which has a big Muslim inhabitants.Singh, a three-term MP from the seat, was addressing a gathering in the course of the Hindu Swabhiman Yatra led by Union minister Giriraj Singh.
Singh appealed to the group to think about the caste issue solely throughout marriage ceremony of their youngsters, however in the case of displaying unity they need to prioritise their Hindu id. “What is the disgrace in calling oneself a Hindu? While you wish to marry your son or daughter, then discover a appropriate match out of your caste, however when it’s a matter of unity, then first turn into a Hindu after which discover out the caste,” he instructed the group.
The BJP MP’s remarks drew bitter feedback from social gathering ally JD(U), which stated it does not assist his views. “How can one say solely those that comply with a selected faith will stay in Araria,” requested state JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar.
RJD, in the meantime, requested CM Nitish Kumar to not compromise together with his ideas. Defending the social gathering MP’s remark, state BJP spokesperson Kuntal Krishna stated such a comment was a reply to those that wish to create terror within the space. “This can be a reply to Bangladeshi nationals, Rohingyas, who’re creating terror within the border area,” Krishna stated.
