'Useless Talk': Chirag Paswan On Debate Over Muslims Offering Namaz On Streets

Last Updated:March 30, 2025, 14:12 IST

Chirag said that there are more important things to be discussed in the country, also adding that an atmosphere of tension is created in the society and the country when people discuss these irrelevant topics.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan (PTI Photo)

Union Minister and BJP ally Chirag Paswan has reacted to the controversy revolving around Muslims offering namaz on the streets, labelling it a “minor issue" and stressing that there are more significant issues to be discussed in the country.

The remark came while Chirag was speaking to several media outlets on the debate over Muslims offering namaz on streets.

“This is faltu (useless) talk. This should not even be discussed, it is meaningless. There are major issues in the country that we need to discuss. The problem is when we start talking about these irrelevant topics, an atmosphere of tension is created in the society and the country. Without any reason, rifts are created between communities and people. This is meaningless," he said.

Chirag further added that he should be asked about work done by him as a Food Processing minister despite what he was being asked.

“If we were not talking about this, you would possibly be asking about what work I did as Food Processing minister. But these things would become secondary now."

Chirag stated that it is a matter of personal faith, adding “we should interfere in religious matters".

“I am an educated youth from the 21st Century. We should not interfere in religious matters. It is a matter of personal faith. I threw an Iftaar party and I went there with a tilak. It is my faith. I won’t forget my religious values to respect your religion, but these are issues behind closed doors. It is a matter of personal faith. Some people follow a faith, others don’t. Many Hindus don’t have a tilak. Are they not Hindus? This is personal faith. Why are attempts being made to generalise it?," he added.

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