Lucknow, March 16 -- BJP MP Dinesh Sharma welcomed the Allahabad High Court order granting permission to whitewash Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, and said that it was neither the policy of Centre nor the state government to insult any religious place.

BJP MP Dinesh Sharma said, "High Court order is welcome and it is neither the policy of Centre nor state government to insult any religious place. If the court allows painting work, then it will happen. We feel that the judicial process is fair and court orders should be followed by all."

The work of whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh' Sambhal has begun after the Allahabad High Court granted permission on March 12.

Speaking to ANI, the contractor assigned by the Archaeo...