Bihar Minister Slams Ex-Vice President Over Criticism At Online US Event
NDTV
According to media reports, Hamid Ansari had expressed his reservations about "new and imaginary practice of cultural nationalism" that sought to present "electoral majority in the guise of a religious majority and monopolised power".
Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari's veiled criticism of the BJP regime in the country at an online event organised by a US body on Friday met with a stinging rebuttal from senior party leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain.
According to media reports, the former career diplomat, who served two consecutive terms as the vice-president, had expressed his reservations about "new and imaginary practice of cultural nationalism" that sought to present "electoral majority in the guise of a religious majority and monopolised power".
Addressing a press conference in Patna, Mr Hussain asserted that for Muslims of the country, "there could be no better nation than India, no better leader than Narendra Modi and no better friend than the Hindus".
The Bihar minister was of the view that Mr Ansari should not have agreed to join the online event organised by Indian American Muslim Council "which is known for anti-India propaganda".
