Pakistan Minister sacked after anti-Hindu remarks

Islamabad: Pakistan Punjab’s Information Minister Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan of the ruling PTI was sacked on Tuesday over his derogatory remarks against the Hindu community which drew intense criticism from members of his party and social media users.
While Dawn News quoted Shahbaz Gill, the spokesperson for Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, as saying that Chohan resigned, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) tweeted that he was “removed” and added that “bashing someone’s faith should not be a part of any narrative”.
Chohan’s easing out followed reports that Prime Minister Imran Khan had himself taken serious notice of his remarks, although those reports were denied by the party, according to Dawn.
At an event in Lahore on February 24, Chohan referred to the Hindu community as “cow urine-drinking people”.
“We are Muslims and we have a flag, the flag of Maula Ali’s bravery, the flag of Hazrat Umar’s valour. You (Hindus) don’t have that flag, it isn’t in your hands,” he had said.
“Don’t operate under the delusion that you’re seven times better than us. What we have, you can’t have, you idol worshippers,” he said.