Criticize Modi to prove that you are Secular: Kolkata Imam

[Rajaraja Chola]

Mamata Banerjee should be more critical of Narendra Modi: Imam

Accusing BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of being an "opportunist", prominent Kolkata cleric Maulana Barkati on Tuesday asked Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee to be more critical of Modi in order to prove her secular credentials.

The Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan Mosque, Maulana Barkati, said, "We know she is secular but If Mamata Banerjee wants to prove her secular credentials, she should be more aggressive and critical about Modi. Rahul Gandhi has been critical of Modi, we want Mamata Banerjee also to come out openly in criticising Modi."

The cleric's comment comes at a time when all political parties are aggressively trying to woo Muslims for their 28% minority votes, which is a deciding factor for 28-30 seats of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Barkati lashed out at Modi for seeking the votes of the Muslim community. "Why is he asking for the votes of Muslims, when he has a problem in wearing the Muslim cap. He should be ashamed about asking for our votes. He is an opportunist," he charged.

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So it seems if I can wear a Muslim cap I can prove I am secular? So all difference lies in wearing a Muslim cap?

 

[vicky sen]

Mamata Banerjee should be more critical of Narendra Modi: Muslim cleric

Already posted.

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

Imam sahab has gone full retard . . . .infact he is an opportunist . . . using Modi's name to get a 2 minutes interview on National television

 

[Ayush]

such secular modi bashers must be ignored.

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

Mamata Banerjee should be more critical of Narendra Modi: Muslim cleric

Already posted.

Oops. Didnt see. Mods can merge the threads