‘Get Out Of The Country If…’: UP Minister Makes Shocking Comment On Holi And Jumma Namaz

Holi In Uttar Pradesh: Minister in the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet Sanjay Nishad has made a shocking remark over Holi celebrations and jumma namaz on March 14. Addressing a Holi Milan event in Gorakhpur, he said: “If anyone has a problem with colors, they should leave the country, not just their home.”

“Some leaders don’t want people to come together. They try to poison the atmosphere,” he said. He also pointed out that a particular section of society extensively uses colours in their daily lives, from painting homes to wearing colorful clothes.

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He said: “People embrace on Jumma, and they embrace during Holi too. Both are festivals of togetherness.”

Sanjay Nishad later told ABP News: “Any patriot will not avoid Indian culture. This was decided in 1947. Those who had to go [to Pakistan], moved back then. Those who are here will have to like it.”

Nishad further said: “Anyone who doesn’t like colour means that he does not like Indian culture. If you avoid color, then you will stay white and if you stay white, you will become Christian, right? Where is it written in Islam that if you are smeared with colours, your religion will be destroyed? I shall apologise for my remarks if you can show me that this is written somewhere,” he said.

What Problem Do They Have In Participating In Holi?

Sanjay Nishad said that Hindu lift taziya on Muharram. “So, why can’t they play Holi? We shall not apply colours after 2 PM. So, those who do not like colour during Holi should go away.

Minister Nishad criticized certain politicians for allegedly attempting to sow discord among communities. “Some leaders don’t want people to come together. They try to poison the atmosphere,” he asserted. He also pointed out that a particular section of society extensively uses colors in their daily lives, from painting homes to wearing colorful clothes. “If anyone has a problem with colors, they should leave the country, not just their home,” he remarked.