BJP leader Sakshi Maharaj waded into controversy by indirectly blaming Muslims for the population boom in the country.
“Those with four wives and 40 children are responsible for the population increase in the country. Hindus are not responsible for the increase in population,” he said addressing a ‘sant sammelan’ here yesterday.
“Strict laws are required in this country if we really want to curb population. Parties need to rise above politics and take decision for the sake of the country,” the BJP MP from Unnao said.
The remarks drew criticism from opposition parties even as the Election Commission sought a report from the district administration of Meerut regarding the statement.
The controversial remarks comes close on the heels of the Supreme Court making it clear that no person can seek votes in the name of religion and caste.
