People Who Feel Unsafe In India Should Be Bombed, Says BJP MLA Vikram Saini

New Delhi: Days after veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah’s comment on intolerance in India erupted into a full-blown controversy, a BJP MLA from Khatauli has said people who feel threatened and unsafe in India should be bombed.

BJP MLA Vikram Saini said, “My personal view is that those who say they feel unsafe and threatened in India should be bombed. Give me a ministry and I will bomb all such people; not even one will be spared.”

The BJP MLA, without naming Shah, slammed people who complain about intolerance in India and said that he will bomb such people himself.

Last month, Shah was embroiled in a controversy after he expressed concern over safety of citizens in the country. He also said that he fears for his children in the “India of today” following a brutal incident of mob violence in Bulandshahr.

Shah’s comments received sharp criticism on social media platforms; prominent leaders and personalities also slammed the actor for his comments on mob violence in India.

Many including actor Anupam Kher and Baba Ramdev were critical of Shah’s comments. The Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Senam went on to the extent of booking flight tickets to Pakistan for the 68-year-old actor.

The controversy turned uglier after Pakistan Prime Minister cited Shah’s comments to take a jibe at the Indian government over intolerance against minorities in the country. “Will show Modi government how to treat minorities,” said Khan.

Shah was one of the first ones to slam Imran Khan for trying to spark a debate over his comments. “These matters don’t concern you. Look at your own house,” Shah said.