Islamabad: Following his anti Hindu remarks, Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan has been removed from his post as Punjab Minister for Information and Culture on Tuesday.
According to Dunya News, Punjab government demanded resignation of Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan over his derrogatory remarks against the Hindu community.
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar summoned explanation from the provincial minister and said that the government was being criticized following his remarks.
Fayyaz Chohan had earlier apologized for statement against the Hindu community and said his remarks were not meant to target the Hindu religion or community; he just addressed the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its army and media.
“All minorities are part of Pakistan and have equal rights,” he said.
Fayyaz Chohan was slammed by his own party leaders as well as the opposition after the racist comments. Prime Minister Imran Khan was also displeased with him and said derogatory statement against any minority is not acceptable.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Imran Khan was displeased with Punjab Information and Culture Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan over anti-Hindu remarks and said derogatory statement against any minority is not acceptable.