'Get Out Of The Country If...': UP minister Makes Shocking Comment On holi And Jumma Namaz
Holi in Uttar Pradesh: Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy over holi celebrations by slamming those opposed to colors.
Holi In Uttar Pradesh
Minister in the yogi adityanath Cabinet Sanjay Nishad has made a shocking remark over Holi celebrations and jumma namaz on march 14. Addressing a holi Milan event in Gorakhpur, he said: "If anyone has a problem with colors, they should leave the country, not just their home.""Some leaders don’t want people to come together. They try to poison the atmosphere," he said. He also pointed out that a particular section of society extensively uses colors in their daily lives, from painting homes to wearing colorful clothes.
He said: "People embrace on Jumma, and they embrace during holi too. Both are festivals of togetherness."
Sanjay Nishad later told ABP News: "Any patriot will not avoid indian culture. Thiswas decided in 1947. Those who had to go [to Pakistan], moved back then. Those who are here will have to like it."
Nishad further said: "Anyone who doesn't like color means that he does not like indian culture. If you avoid color, then you will stay white and if you stay white, you will become Christian, right? Where is it written in islam that if you are smeared with colors, your religion will be destroyed? I shall apologize for my remarks if you can show me that thisis written somewhere," he said.
What Problem Do They Have In Participating In Holi
Sanjay Nishad said that Hindu lift taziya on Muharram. "So, why can't they play Holi? We shall not apply colors after 2 PM. So, those who do not like color during holi should go away.Minister Nishad criticized certain politicians for allegedly attempting to sow discord among communities. "Some leaders don’t want people to come together. They try to poison the atmosphere," he asserted. He also pointed out that a particular section of society extensively uses colors in their daily lives, from painting homes to wearing colorful clothes. "If anyone has a problem with colors, they should leave the country, not just their home," he remarked.