India, March 13 -- Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and NISHAD Party chief Sanjay Nishad on Thursday said that those who have a problem with Holi colours "should leave the country".

At a 'Holi Milan' event in Gorakhpur, Nishad alleged that some opposition leaders were trying to create divisions in society.

"People embrace each other during Friday prayers, and they do the same while celebrating Holi. Both are festivals of togetherness, yet some politicians don't want this unity. A certain section is being misled by poisoning their minds, and they, too, are citizens of this country. If they have issues with colours, they shouldn't just stay indoors...they should leave the country," PTI quoted the minister as saying.ALSO READ: 'Minor inciden...