Several Muslim groups took out a procession in Bidar on Tuesday to protest against the alleged defamatory statements by Kamlesh Tewari, Hindu Maha Sabha leader. The procession started from the Jam-e– Masjid in the old city and ended at the Deputy Commissioner’s office after moving through the main streets of the city.
The protesters shouted slogans against Mr. Tewari and the Hindu Maha Sabha. They said no insults to the Prophet Mohammad could be tolerated. They urged President Pranab Mukherji to instruct the UP government to strict action against the accused. Former MLA, Rahim Khan, Mansur Khadri, and other leaders were present. Traffic was disrupted for over an hour. The police had to divert vehicles through the old taxi stand route.
