Fadnavis demands apology from Waris Pathan, says "Hindu society is tolerant but not weak"

Demanding an apology from AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that Hindu society is tolerant, but it is t weak. Taking to Twitter, Fadnavis has posted his video,  Heir Pathan He should apologize to country. 

He said: "We condemn Waris Pathan's statement. He should keep in mind that re are more than 100 crore Hindus in this country and refore mirities are safe and y are free. Muslim nations do t give such freedom to ir mirities. Hindu society is tolerant, but do t think y are weak. He should tender an unconditional apology and if he doesn't n strict action must be taken by state government."

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FIR filed

On Saturday, an FIR has been filed against him in Karnataka's Kalburgi. In FIR, he has been accused under section 117 (Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons), section 153 (provocation with intent to cause riot) and Section 153A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, etc) of Indian Penal Code. complaint has been filed by a private lawyer.

FIR filed against AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan over '15 crore' threat

Waris Pathan's '15 crore' threat

After threatening '15 crore (Muslims) will be tough on 100 crores', former Byculla MLA also said that one must snatch 'Azadi' if t given. He added that 'lionesses have made all sweat', referring to Shaheen Bagh-like protests. 

"We have take Azadi and that which is t given, must be snatched. y are saying that we have sent our sisters ahead (Shaheen bagh). Only our tigresses have come out and you are sweating. Just understand if all of us come toger n what will happen?," said Pathan adding, "We are 15 crores, but we are tough on 100 crores, remember that."

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Waris Pathan: 'Why apologise?'

Later, when confronted for making a communal remark, Pathan refused to apologise. He blamed BJP for making inflammatory comments. He insisted that he was last person to speak against country or any religion. Reasserting Muslims' claim over India, he alleged that BJP was trying to separate m from India.

"What kind of comments are being made by BJP leaders? Waris Pathan is last person to speak against any religion or country and will never do so. What is re to apologise? y are construing it in ir own way," he said.

AIMIM warns Waris Pathan for hateful '15 cr vs 100 cr' threat; action taken: Sources