BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj Demands To End Minority Status Of Muslims

Sparking a controversy, BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj on December 19 said that "the minority status of the Muslims should be abolished". Stating that India’s Muslim population is more than that of Pakistan, he insisted that the abolishment should be done with "immediate effect". He further said Muslims should consider themselves as "younger siblings" of Hindus. Maharaj added that the Centre would soon pass a legislation to control the population growth.