'I dont want Muslim votes' remark by BJP MLA sparks political row in UP's Amethi
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Amethi (UP) (PTI): A senior BJP leader and Jagdishpur MLA Suresh Pasi sparked a political row after he was purportedly heard saying that he does not want Muslim votes.
In the 20-second video that surfaced on the internet on Wednesday, Pasi said, "I never visit mosques, have not visited in past and will neither visit in future. I do not go to seek votes, nor do I attend their joys and sorrows."
The MLA also said that he does not need Muslim votes, and his stand is "absolutely clear".
Terming it Pasi's personal view, the BJP distanced itself from the statement.
Party district president Sudhanshu Shukla said the remarks had nothing to do with the BJP’s ideology.
"The BJP believes in ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’. This is the party’s clear stand. What Suresh Pasi said is his personal opinion," Shukla said.
Opposition parties, however, strongly criticised the BJP leader.
Congress district president Pradeep Singhal described the statement as politically motivated.
"Whenever elections approach, BJP leaders resort to such statements. They try to pit brother against brother, one religion against another and one caste against another, only to secure votes. This is all drama," Singhal alleged.
Samajwadi Party district president Ram Udit Yadav claimed the remarks were aimed at spreading hatred in society.
"Creating Hindu-Muslim divisions is the BJP’s politics. Suresh Pasi belongs to that party, and for votes, the BJP can go to any extent," Yadav said
Repeated attempts to contact the BJP MLA for his reaction were unsuccessful as his mobile phone was found switched off.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
