BJP Leader Says 'Don't Need Muslim Votes', Party Distances Itself From Remark

BJP Leader Says 'Don't Need Muslim Votes', Party Distances Itself From Remark

A senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh was heard saying that he does not need Muslim votes, and that he will not engage with the community in their "joys and sorrows".

‘Never visit mosques, want no Muslim votes’: UP BJP leader stocks row

However, the saffron party distanced itself from the leader’s hate speech, terming it his personal view

Controversy in UP’s Amethi over BJP MLA’s comment on votes

A senior BJP leader and Jagdishpur MLA Suresh Pasi sparked a political row after he was purportedly heard saying that he does not want Muslim votes.

'I dont want Muslim votes' remark by BJP MLA sparks political row in UP's Amethi

Amethi (UP), Jan 8 (PTI) A senior BJP leader and Jagdishpur MLA Suresh Pasi sparked a political row after he was purportedly heard saying that he does not want Muslim votes.In the 20-second video that surfaced on the internet on Wednesday, Pasi said, "I never visit mosques, have not visited in past and will neither visit in future. I do not go to seek votes, nor do I attend their joys and sorrows." The MLA also said that he does not need Muslim…