In Uttar Pradesh, BJP MP from Unnao Sakshi Maharaj created a controversy when he said that `Madarsas’ were the breeding ground for terrorists.? ?This statement by Sakshi Maharaj against the minority community has triggered a f?r?esh political sto?r?m where opposition ?came down heavily on BJP accusing it of religious polarization.?

Speaking in a programme in Kannauj today, Sakshi Maharaj alleged that Madarsas were giving “education of terrorism” and ?'?it was an open secret known to that everyone?'?.? The BJP MP also said that students were not being taught about nationalism in th?ose? religious schools.? ?

Our correspondent reports that strongly critising Sakshi’s ?statement the Samajwadi party said that it was an attempt to create division within the society.?

Sakshi has given a hate speech which is aimed at creating a wedge in the society,? ?said SP spokesman Rajendra Chaurdhary.? The Congress also came down heavily on the BJP leader for his comments.