They (Muslims) do not beg with a tilak on their forehead like Hindus : Former Congress Minister Anjaneya

• Statement by former Congress minister Anjaneya supporting Muslims offering namaz at Kempegowda Airport in Bengaluru

• Praise for Muslim devotion and discipline

Haveri (Karnataka) – There has been strong outrage regarding Muslims performing collective namaz at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. A video showing Muslims standing in a line and praying has gone viral. The BJP has expressed severe anger over this incident, asking, “Who gave permission to turn the airport into a mosque ?” Meanwhile, supporting the namaz, former Congress minister Anjaneya has made a controversial statement.

Anjaneya said, “Learn from the devotion of Muslims. Wherever they are, they offer namaz for peace of mind. Whether it is a bus stand, a road, or an airport, they offer their prayers properly. They do not put a tilak on their forehead like our people (Hindus), perform puja, and then beg for alms. They are not foolish. Perhaps they prayed at the airport because a mosque was not available.”

Former minister further said, “Why should we behave so narrow-mindedly ? During Ganesh festival, liquor shops are fully crowded. During Ganeshotsav, flowers and fruits do not get as much business—liquor does. After drinking a lot in bars, our people come before God and dance.” (Congress leaders who criticise Hindus while praising Muslims are responsible for the current condition of Hindus. – Editor)

Editorial Perspectives

• Anjaneya should note that Muslims obstruct the public by offering namaz in public places, whereas Hindus do not indulge in such things !
• After independence, Congress appeased Muslims, giving them full freedom to follow Islamic practices, while simultaneously keeping Hindus away from education on Dharma. Now Congress leaders are telling Hindus to learn devotion from Muslims.