A BJP MLA in Bihar caused a stir recently by suggesting that Muslims should stay indoors during Holi. This comment led to strong pushback from Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition, who called for action against the MLA and urged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reprimand him.
Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul, the MLA from Madhubani district, made the controversial remarks while speaking to reporters at the state assembly. He stated, “I want to tell Muslims that there are 52 Fridays in a year. The Friday this week falls on Holi. So, they should allow Hindus to celebrate without taking offense if colors are splashed on them. If they don’t like it, they should stay at home. This is important for keeping peace between communities.”
When questioned about Muslims fasting during Ramadan, Bachaul replied that they have “double standards.” He added, “They love selling colors during Holi, but if a little gets on their clothes, they complain.”
Tejashwi Yadav strongly criticized Bachaul, reminding him that Bihar is not ruled by him alone. Yadav stated, “We need to file an FIR against him for stirring up communal conflict. In Bihar, every Muslim is supported by many Hindus.” He also asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to talk to Bachaul about his harmful words.
The state’s minority affairs minister, Zama Khan, assured that there will be no problems during the festival and that officials have been instructed to maintain harmony.
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