What is Padma's connection with Babri demolition accused?
Recently Modi led Union Government announced Padma awards and as usual the selection of award winners resulted in huge controversies. Sportsmen like Jwala Gutta and Pankaj Adwani expressed their anger on being ignored despite being consistent performers.
In the meantime many started wondering What is Padma's connection with Babri demolition accused? Padma Vibhushan award to senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi is snowballing into huge controversy.
MIM president Asaduddin Owaisi who is known for his sensational statements, attacked PM Modi and BJP government on how can BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi accused in Babri demolition case get Padma Vibhushan award.
Owaisi exploded on twitter saying “MURLI Manohar Joshi gets Padma Vibhushan despite being Accused in Babri Masjid demolition case shows Modi govt commitment to Hindutva (sic)“.
He questioned “There are so many people who can be given the award. Why this man who is an accused in the case ?“ and added “Meghalaya Gov Shanmuganathan resigns bcos of allegations of molestation but MURLI M Joshi gets Padma Vibushan facing criminal charges BM demlt (sic).“