'Where is the CM': Tejashwi Yadav after BJP MLA asks Muslims to stay indoors on Holi

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav questioned why the BJP MLA asked the Muslim brothers to not step out.

After a BJP MLA in Bihar on Monday “appealed” to the Muslims to “stay indoors” on Holi which falls during Ramzan, leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav hit out at Haribhushan Thakur Bachol.

Haribhushan Thakur Bachol, MLA from Bisfi in Madhubani district, told the media that Muslims must stay at home on Holi to avoid a confrontation.

This time, Holi is on Friday (March 14) and Muslims hold community prayers on Fridays.

"I want to appeal to Muslims there are 52 Jummas (Fridays) in a year. One of them coincides with Holi. So, they should let Hindus celebrate the festival and not take offence if colours are smeared on them. If they have such a problem, they should stay indoors. This is essential for maintaining communal harmony," Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul, the MLA from Bisfi assembly constituency in Madhubani district, was quoted by PTI as saying.

Responding to the MLA's remarks, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav questioned why the BJP MLA asked the Muslim brothers  to not step out.

The RJD leader questioned the whereabouts of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. “BJP MLA (Haribhushan Thakur) Bachol has asked Muslim brothers not to come out on Holi. Who is he and how can he say such things? Where is the CM? Does the CM have the courage to punish Bachol? This is a country that believes in ‘Ram and Rahim'. This is Bihar. He needs to understand that here five-six Hindus will protect one Muslim brother,” said the RJD leader.

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Recently, a police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district said those uncomfortable with Holi colours should remain indoors.

"Holi is a festival that comes once a year, whereas Friday prayers take place 52 times in a year. If anyone feels uncomfortable with the colours of Holi, they should stay indoors on that day. Those who step out should have a broad mindset, as festivals are meant to be celebrated together," Sambhal Circle Officer (CO) Anuj Chaudhary said.