Sakshi Maharaj booked after blaming Muslims for population boom

January 07, 2017 18:16

Meerut Police registered an FIR against BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj on Saturday, a day after the parliamentarian indirectly blamed Muslims for the population growth in the country.

"Population is increased by those who support the concept of four wives and 40 children. Strict laws are required in this country if we really want to curb population. Parties need to rise above politics and take decision for the sake of the country," the BJP MP from Unnao had said in Meerut, sparking a controversy barely four days after Supreme Court made it illegal to seek votes in the name of religion or caste.

The FIR was filed against sections 153b, 295a, 188, 505/3, 298 and 171 of the Indian Penal Code.

The Election Commission on Saturday sought a report from Meerut district administration in relation to the contorversy stoked by Sakshi Maharaj.

"The commission has sought a report from the Meerut administration in connection with the statement issued by Sakshi Maharaj on Friday," the Chief Electoral Office said.

The BJP has distanced itself from party MP Maharaj's controversial comment, saying it is not the view of the ruling party nor that of the NDA government at the Centre.

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