BJP leader rips into AIMIM over pro-Pak slogans, says 'warning to protestors came true'

Andhra Pradesh BJP's General Secretary V Satya Murthy on Friday said that party had warned people protesting against CAA, and said that warning has come true. Murthy was referring to activist Amulya who has been arrested for raising pro-Pakistan slogans at an anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru on Thursday.

"We have warned this from day one of anti-CAA protests. Our warning has come true, w. y need to be clear about which country y belong to. How can y raise 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans in India? y must be dealt with harsh punishment," Murthy told ANI. 

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'Owaisi is kwn for anti-national activities'

19-year old student had climbed on st and chanted 'Pakistan Zindabad' during an Anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru, which was attended by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. Owaisi reprimanded her and police took her away.

Condemning Leona's statement, Asaduddin Owaisi demanded an inquiry into matter by organisers of event. He also reaffirmed that he and his party were t related to or endorsed Leona's remark.  However, Murthy criticised Owaisi, stating that incident had exposed his ill intentions. 

"Owaisi is kwn for his anti-national activities. y are spreading propaganda and ir ill intention is exposed w," Murthy added. 

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Charges against pro-Pakistan sloganeer

police have charged Leona with sedition under Section 124A, 153A and B (promoting enmity between different groups and imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration). Moreover, she has also been sent to 14-day judicial custody. 

Amulya Leona had disrupted an address by Owaisi and raised Pro-Pak slogans. Visuals showed that Owaisi tried to grab her mic while authorities tried to get her off st. It is believed that she raised certain pro-Pakistan slogans. activist was heckled out by those on st and taken away by police.

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On Waris Pathan's '15 crore' threat

Andhra Pradesh BJP's General Secretary also criticised comments made by AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan.

"Waris Pathan made a statement that 15 crores Muslims will dominate 100 crore Indians. What is he planning to do? He is behaving like Jinnah and trying to divide country. I want to appeal to everyone to stay away from rallies organised by se anti-social elements," Murthy said.

On Thursday, a video had surfaced on social media, showing AIMIM leader Waris Pathan threatening '15 crore (Muslims) will be tough on 100 crores'. former Byculla MLA while addressing a rally in Karnataka's Gulbarga on February 15 said that one must snatch 'Azadi' if t given. He added that 'lionesses have made all sweat', referring to Shaheen Bagh-like protests. 

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(With inputs from ANI)