
| Font Size - |
"Creating divisions in the society on religious lines is dangerous for national unity," he told reporters when asked to comment on Thackeray's opposition to observance of 'Chhath Puja' and celebration of Uttar Bharatiya Diwas in Maharashtra by people from North India.
He alleged even Shiv Sena was trying to divide the country on religious lines.
Paswan LJP has held a demonstration in the national capital against the remark and demanded his immediate arrest.
The LJP Chief said none should interfere with someone's religious faith and wondered whether Thackeray would stop celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi if he is in Delhi.
He demanded that Maharasthra Government should lodge a case against Thackeray and arrest him.
Congress had on Friday demanded Thackeray should apologise for making the "highly condemnable" remark.
To another question, Paswan demanded reservation for dalit Muslims and dalit Christians and said the Constitution should be amended accordingly.
He accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of "diluting" reservation rules in the state and said LJP will hold demonstrations at all district headquarters of the state on February five to demand quota for dalits.
Paswan said the GoM on dalit affairs headed by Union Minister Pranab Mukherjee is likely to submit its report next month.

| Bookmark this Page |
|

| Most Read Articles |