Archive · 9 Jan 2026
BJP MLA's Remark on Muslim Votes Sparks Row
A BJP leader named Suresh Pasi said in a video that he doesn't want Muslim votes and won't visit mosques.
The BJP said this is his personal opinion, not the party's.
Opposition parties like Congress and Samajwadi Party criticized him, saying he's trying to create divisions between people for votes.
The MLA couldn't be reached for comment.
BJP MLA Suresh Pasi said he doesn't want Muslim votes in a 20-second video.
Pasi stated he never visits mosques and doesn't attend Muslim events.
The BJP distanced itself, calling Pasi's remarks his personal opinion.
Opposition parties criticized the statement as politically motivated and divisive.
Attempts to contact Pasi for a reaction were unsuccessful.
- Who
- BJP MLA Suresh Pasi and opposition parties
- What
- Controversial remarks by MLA about not wanting Muslim votes
- When
- Wednesday (unspecified year)
- Where
- Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- MLA's personal views on seeking votes, opposition alleges political motivation
- MLA Name
- Suresh Pasi
- Party
- BJP
- Constituency
- Jagdishpur, Amethi
- BJP's Stance
- Distanced from the statement, called it personal opinion
- Opposition's Reaction
- Criticized as politically motivated and divisive
- Video Duration
- 20 seconds
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday (unspecified year)
