Speaking to ANI Katiyar said, “They divided the nation on the basis of population. So, what’s the need of them staying here ? They have been given lands. should go to Bangladesh or Pakistan.”
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The BJP MP also commented on Asaduddin Owaisi's demand of prosecuting those who call Indian Muslims 'Pakistani'. Katiyar said, “There should be a bill that punishes those who do not respect Vande Matram, those who insult the national flag... those who hoist the Pakistani flag, they should be punished:”
Owaisi had previously said that the government to introduce a law to this effect and suggested a punishment with three-year jail term to any person who says this. AIMIM chief's comments came days after Bareilly's DM questioned the "trend" to "enter Muslim localities by force.