I don't Want Muslim Votes, says BJP MLA in Amethi

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.