BJP welcomes sacking of Kolkata Shahi Imam, says 'Barkati should be sent to Pakistan'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday welcomed the sacking of Maulana Noor-ur-Rehman Barkati from the post of Shahi Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan mosque and said such people who give anti-India statements should be thrown out of the country.
May 18, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Gone, red beacon as well as Shahi Imam post - Tipu Sultan Mosque authorities sack Maulana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati
Maulana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati had recently threatened 'jihad' and refused to take off red beacon from his vehicle.
May 17, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Tipu Sultan Mosque Imam, who threatened 'jihad', likely to be terminated today
Tipu Sultan Mosque Shahi Imam Maulana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati, considered close to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, is known for his repeated controversial comments.
May 17, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
Anger rising against Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, process on to sack him as Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque over anti-India rants
Controversial cleric Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque, may be sacked from his post for making highly objectionable and inflammatory remarks against the country.
May 16, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan mosque, booked for not removing red beacon from his vehicle
Controversial Kolkata cleric Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan mosque, has been booked for not removing the red beacon atop his vehicle.
May 12, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
If Hindu Rashtra becomes reality, Indian Muslims should get 'Pakistan': Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan mosque
Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan mosque, has threatened to wage 'jihad' in the country if India is declared a 'Hindu Rashtra'.
May 10, 2017, 15:47 PM IST
BJP leaders arrested for taking out rally against Imam in Kolkata
Several top BJP leaders were arrested by the Kolkata Police on Thursday while taking out a rally to condemn the comments of a Muslim cleric who had issued a "fatwa" against state party president Dilip Ghosh.
Dec 15, 2016, 18:36 PM IST
Imam issues fatwa, says BJP leader Dilip Ghosh should be pelted with stones, kicked out of West Bengal
Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque Maulana Noor-ur Rahman Barkati has issued a fatwa against West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh for making 'filthy' comments against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Dec 13, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
