The National Commission for Minorities has given a notice to Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains, notice was given regarding the statement of BJP's declared candidate from Bhopal North, Alok Sharma.
BJP's state vice-president and declared candidate in the assembly elections, Sharma had said during the meeting in Jaora (Ratlam), 'I want to tell Muslim brothers... because you will not give us votes, so don't go to cast your votes'.
The Commission, after conducting an inquiry with Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains on this statement, has sought a reply within 21 days.
On behalf of the National Minorities Commission, Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains has been given a notice and asked to conduct an inquiry. Answer has been sought in 21 days.
Madhya Pradesh Congress Media Department Vice President Abbas Hafeez has complained to National Minorities Commission Chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura regarding Alok Sharma's statement. On August 12, he wrote a complaint letter.
Accusing Alok Sharma of threatening the Muslim community, Abbas wrote, 'BJP workers' conference was held on August 11 in Javra, Madhya Pradesh. In this, Madhya Pradesh BJP Vice President Alok Sharma while giving a speech from the stage threatened the Muslim community not to vote.
This statement has been given to threaten the minority class. In this, BJP officials are expressing their intention to deprive the Muslim community of their right to vote. Instructions should be given to take appropriate action against Alok Sharma.
Abbas Hafeez, Vice President of Madhya Pradesh Congress Media Department, had complained to National Minorities Commission Chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura regarding Alok Sharma's statement.
On August 11, while addressing the BJP worker's convention at Ratlam's Jaora, BJP's state vice-president Alok Sharma said, 'I want to tell the Muslim brothers of Jaora, because you will not vote for us, so don't go to cast your vote. Brother, do this much friend, both will remain good.'
Sharma further said, 'Mian, you will not vote for us, but you do believe that the house you are living in is built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.' After saying this, he also asked to switch off the camera and then started his speech.