Calling controversial preacher Zakir Naik a "messenger of peace" who is propagating the "right meaning and objective" of Islam, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday accused the BJP of "relating" Islam to terrorism. Singh said if Naik is accused of delivering inflammatory sermons then why no action was taken against the BJP leaders like Sakshi Maharaj, Yogi Adityanath, Sadhvi Prachi for "inciting sentiments". His entire speech was based on communal harmony and how Islam is against terrorism and (he) delivered a message of peace. "I was invited for the peace conference in 2012 where I shared dais with Dr Naik. Singh said why no action is being taken against people like Sakshi Maharaj, Sadhvi Prachi and Yogi Adityanath if Naik is accused of spreading violence and hatred.

Source: dna July 15, 2016 13:39 UTC