Namaz shouldn't become show of strength: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Namaz should not become a show of strength, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said on Thursday, even as he termed "unfortunate" Christmas celebrations being interrupted in Pataudi in the state. Khattar's remarks on namaz come amid Hindu groups trying to prevent the Muslim prayer in certain public spots in Gurgaon.

Interacting with members of the Indian Women's Press Corp here, he said, "It is inappropriate to hold prayers in public places. Namaz should remain namaz and not become a show of strength."

On the incident in Pataudi where Christmas celebrations were disrupted allegedly by some right-wing youths, he said, "It is an unfortunate incident. There is no reason to support such incidents. It is not right to interrupt any such function."