BJP's Vinay Sahasrabuddhe backs CAA, slams oppostion for constructing false narrative

BJP Vice President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe on Tuesday, reacting to Opposition's criticism over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, said that some political parties are trying to gain brownie points by constructing false narratives. Ever since Parliament passed Citizenship Amendment Bill on December 11, massive protests are being held throughout country even though government has reiterated that Citizenship Act is t anti-Muslim, and Indian Muslims need t worry. 

"In entire country, some political parties to gain brownie points by constructing false narratives. It is necessary to bring facts in order to educate public so that people kw painful condition in which our refugee brors-sisters are living," Sahasrabuddhe said while speaking to ANI on sidelines of an event organised by civil society with victims of Pakistani atrocities.

"We have organised today's program with that motive. We believe society will understand ir pain and will correctly view humanitarian work of giving m citizenship by present government," he added.

Sahasrabuddhe took an apparent jibe at Congress party and said party voices opposition to everything disregarding realities. "Those protesting should go to Majnu Ka Tila and talk to m (refugees)," he said.

BJP leader Shankar Lalwani also accused Opposition of misleading people on issue and said that refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have come here after facing persecution.

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BJP Workers Take Out A Rally In Support Of CAA

BJP workers in Mumbai came out on streets on Wednesday in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and appealed to people to dismiss any rumours regarding Act. Speaking to ANI, Rajeshri Palane, Mumbai BJP Secretary said, "We have come on streets t as BJP workers but as patriots against those who are creating violence over Citizenship Amendment Act. se people are spreading rumours and instigating ors including Muslims against Act."

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(With Inputs from ANI)