AIMIM’s Waris Pathan Withdraws Controversial “15 Crore Muslims” Comment
Mumbai:
After huge outrage over his “15-crore (Muslims) will end up more potent than the 100-crore majority (Hindus)” remark, AIMIM former legislator from Maharashtra, Waris Pathan, on Saturday withdrew his debatable observation, pronouncing he had no intentions to harm the feelings of any group.
“My observation is being twisted to focus on and defame me and my celebration because of a political conspiracy. Alternatively, I take again my phrases in the event that they harm any person and apologise for a similar. I’m a real and proud citizen of this nation,” Mr Pathan instructed journalists in Mumbai.
Ultimate week, amid protests towards the contentious citizenship regulation, Mr Pathan used to be heard in a video that went viral pronouncing, “We need to transfer in combination. We need to take Azadi (freedom), issues that we do not get by way of asking, we need to take it by way of drive, bring it to mind.”
“Now time has come, we’re instructed that we have got despatched our moms and sisters within the entrance and had been sitting lined in blanket… Simplest our lionesses have pop out and you might be already sweating. Perceive what is going to occur if we come in combination. (We is also) 15 crore, however are heavy on 100 (crore), bring it to mind,” Mr Pathan had stated at an anti-CAA rally in North Karnataka’s Kalaburagi on February 16, regarding the complaint towards girls, who’re protesting towards the CAA at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi.
Mr Pathan’s feedback had induced a backlash from the BJP which stated he must be booked for sedition. Shiv Sena chief Sanjay Raut added that his celebration is in a position to giving a befitting respond to such statements.
As the problem snowballed, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday “gagged” Mr Pathan and has instructed him to not discuss with the media and reportedly sought a proof from him, information company IANS reported.
With inputs from IANS