Jammu Tawi, March 21 -- BJP on Thursday sought an apology from AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, alleging that he made objectionable remarks against a particular religion, triggering ruckus in the House. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said that he will check records to verify whether he has hurt religious sentiments.
Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, Malik said, "They will not close down liquor shops because Hindus drink during festivals and marriages too. They are addicted to it." He said that liquor shops belong to one community.
During the discussion on demand of grants in the Assembly, Malik made the controversial remarks, triggering protests and a heated exchange of words between him and BJP members.
However, Mubarak Gul, who was in the c...