‘Useless Talk’: Chirag Paswan On Debate Over Muslims Offering Namaz On Streets

Union Minister and BJP partner Chirag Paswan has responded to the debate regarding Muslims praying on the streets, calling it a “small issue” and emphasizing that there are more important matters to address in the nation.

The comment was made as Chirag addressed various media channels regarding the discussion on Muslims praying in streets.

“This is faltu (useless) talk. This should not even be discussed, it is meaningless. There are major issues in the country that we need to discuss. The problem is when we start talking about these irrelevant topics, an atmosphere of tension is created in the society and the country. Without any reason, rifts are created between communities and people. This is meaningless,” he said.

Chirag further added that he should be asked about work done by him as a Food Processing minister despite what he was being asked.

“If we were not talking about this, you would possibly be asking about what work I did as Food Processing minister. But these things would become secondary now.”

Chirag stated that it is a matter of personal faith, adding “we should interfere in religious matters”.

“I am an educated youth from the 21st Century. We should not interfere in religious matters. It is a matter of personal faith. I threw an Iftaar party and I went there with a tilak. It is my faith. I won’t forget my religious values to respect your religion, but these are issues behind closed doors. It is a matter of personal faith. Some people follow a faith, others don’t. Many Hindus don’t have a tilak. Are they not Hindus? This is personal faith. Why are attempts being made to generalise it?,” he added.