Once again, MIM President and MP Asaduddin Owaisi made controversial remarks today on confirming death sentence of Mumbai blasts conspirator Yakub Memon. He willbe hanged on July 30th in Nagapur Central jail, where he has been imprisoned for last several years.

He said, “Yakub will be hanged only because he is a Muslim. There are several people awarded death sentence by the courts in the country. But none of them get punishment. Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and former Punjab Chief Minister Biyanth Singh’s murderers have managed to escape from their death punishment because they have political parties’ support. But, there is no one to support Yakub Memon, because he is Muslim. Punishment should be given based on the crime and not on the basis of one’s religion.”

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj is first to respond to Asaduddin’s statement. He strongly condemned Asaduddin’s statement and objected him for finding fault with the Supreme Court’s judgment.

He said “250 innocent people were killed on the spot and more than 600 people were badly injured in the Mumbai serial bomb blasts conspired by Yakub Memon and his gang. The apex court of the country found him guilty and confirmed his death sentence. Then how Asaduddin can is objecting Yakub’s death sentence. If he doesn’t agree with the Indian courts’ judgment then he is free to shift to Pakistan. Those who have no faith in the Indian courts and constitution can leave the country.”