Hate Speech Case Against J&K BJP Leader, Party Asks Him To Apologise

Vikram Randhawa has been issued a show-cause notice by the BJP. The party has asked him to give an explanation and make a public apology within 48 hours.

A case has been filed in Jammu and Kashmir against the BJP's Vikram Randhawa, a day after he was criticised by the party over his "unacceptable" remarks against Muslims. The former MLA from Jammu was seen making the objectionable comments in a video after Pakistan's win in the T20 World Cup match against India. 

Vikram Randhawa has been issued a show-cause notice by the BJP. The party has asked him to give an explanation and make a public apology within 48 hours. 

The case mentions Section 295-A, which pertains to deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious belief, and Section 505 (2), which gives powers to the police to arrest anyone who makes a statement which creates or promotes enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes. 

This is the second time when the BJP has issued a show-cause notice against Mr Randhawa this year.