New Delhi, March 27 -- Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Thursday criticised BJP MLA Karnail Singh's request to the Delhi Police Commissioner to prevent Namaz from being offered in public places. He argued that imposing restrictions on this practice would violate the fundamental rights of citizens.

BJP MLA from Shakur Basti, Karnail Singh, wrote to the Delhi Police Commissioner on Wednesday, requesting action to "prevent the inconvenience caused by the offering of Namaz in public places." In his letter, Singh pointed out that prayers on roads were causing traffic congestion and disturbing residents.

"I would like to draw your attention to an important issue. The practice of offering prayers on roads and public places in our city is ...