Mumbai, November 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A police complaint has been filed against former cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad over remarks concerning Lord Ram and Hindu religious sentiments.
The complainant, Faizan Ansari, has written to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, seeking immediate registration of an FIR and appropriate action against the MP. Ansari has alleged that Azad’s remarks were insulting to Lord Ram and the Hindu community.
The controversy erupted earlier this week after Azad questioned the reverence accorded to Lord Ram and said he would not visit temples dedicated to the deity, citing the treatment of Goddess Sita.
Speaking to IANS, Ansari said he found the remarks unacceptable and had submitted a written complaint to the Mumbai Police Commissioner. He also demanded an apology from Azad.
Ansari further warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to revoke the honours and positions previously given to the former cricketer. He said protests would be organised if Azad did not apologise to the Hindu community.
“Today, despite being a Muslim I am standing up for the Hindu community, I believe that the Hindus will also stand up for the Muslims whenever required,” Ansari said.
Azad had questioned why Lord Ram was accorded such reverence when, according to him, Goddess Sita had been sent away despite undergoing the Agni Pariksha. Referring to his Mithila roots, he described Sita as a mother figure and said he would continue worshipping Goddess Kali and visiting temples dedicated to her.
He also questioned whether his devotion to Goddess Kali meant he was not a Hindu, while explaining his position on the issue.
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