Loudspeakers used for Azaan disturb people: BJP leader Eshwarappa
The Hindu
Senior BJP leader K. S. Eshwarappa said leaders of the Muslim community should contemplate the issue and take an appropriate decision
Senior BJP leader K. S. Eshwarappa on March 13 said loudspeakers used for 'Azaan' (Muslim call for prayer) disturb people, especially students who study for examinations and patients in hospitals.
He was responding to a query on his comments on Azaan made during the party's Vijay Sankalp Yatra on March 12 at Shantinagar, which has gone viral on social media.
"Will Allah listen only if the prayers are given through loudspeakers," the former Minister had asked, speaking at a rally.
"I have not shown disrespect to any religion by my statement," Mr. Eshwarappa told reporters here.
He further said leaders of the Muslim community should contemplate the issue and take an appropriate decision.
The former Minister also said his party wants only votes of Muslim nationalists in the coming Assembly elections.
“The BJP had never stated that they do not want the votes of Muslims. We want the votes of Muslims who are nationalists,” he said.
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