This MP is at it again. He always created a flutter with his remarks and created controversy. Now he blamed Muslims for the rise in population.
An FIR has been lodged against Sakshi Maharaj, controversial BJP MP from Unnao, for insinuating that Muslims were responsible for the population boom in the country.
The case has been registered under section 298 of IPC among others.
Election Commission also sought a report from the Meerut district administration regarding the controversial remarks by the BJP MP.
“The commission has sought a report from the Meerut administration in connection with the statement issued by Sakshi Maharaj yesterday,” the Chief Electoral Officer here said.
As per the norm, the district administration needs to submit a report to the EC in connection with the statement.
The BJP MP yesterday stoked controversy by indirectly blaming Muslims for the population explosion in the country at an event in Meerut.
“This population rise in not because of Hindus. Population has risen due to those who support the concept of four wives and 40 children,” he reportedly said. But the MP later went on to deny he had said anything of that sort.
The controversial remarks comes close on the heels of the Supreme Court making it clear that no person can seek votes in the name of religion and caste.
Flaying the comments, JD-U leader K C Tyagi termed them as the first major violation of the Supreme Court guidelines on use of religion in politics.
