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Swamy's statement hurts BJP's interests in Valley | Party leaders call for restraint | | Saahil Suhail
Anantnag, Mar 15: Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's controversial statement on mosques has invited flak from his own party men from all across the country. BJP leader from South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Sunday termed Swamy 'sick minded' for his unwarranted remarks. Reacting to the controversial remarks of senior Party Leader, Khurshid Ahmad Malik who unsuccessfully contested 2014 assembly election from Kokernag assembly segment in Kashmir onBJP ticket, termed the leader sick minded and advised him refrain from issuing such statements . "In strongest possible words we condemn the statement of Subramanian Swamy." Malik told reporters, adding only sick minded people can issue such statements. "We appeal him not to issue such statements in a country like India which houses people of all faiths like Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christians and he should learn to respect the sentiments of all faiths." Malik added. Malik is BJP's face in Kokernag and is holding the responsibility of the constituency. He is working hard to make party's inroads in the constituency which has remained bastion of congress for several years and is now being represented by PDP leader Abdul Rahim Rather in the Assembly. "We too have started a membership drive in this constituency and so far ten thousands voters have registered themselves with the party." Claims Khurshid Ahmad Malik, Pertinently, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's controversial remarks on Mosques hasn't only angered the secular forces of the country but has also left valley BJP leadership fumed. At Guwahati in Assam, Subramanian Swamy said that mosque is not a religious place but is merely a building that can be demolished any time. The statement has sparked a controversy and evoked condemnations from all circles even Assam BJP has disassociated themselves from Swamy's remark. Meanwhile according to reports, a criminal case has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy over his remarks on mosque. |
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