BENGALURU: Tejasvi Surya, the National President of the BJP Yuva Morcha, rescinded his controversial statements on 'Ghar wapsi' on Monday.

"I talked on the subject of 'Hindu Revival in Bharat' at a programme conducted two days ago in Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt." Certain parts of my speech have unfortunately sparked unwarranted criticism. As a result, I unconditionally retract my words," he said.

Tejasvi declared on Saturday (December 25) that exiled Hindus who have converted to other religions must be brought back to Hinduism. "The only way to ensure the 'Ghar wapsi' of Hindus who have converted to Islam and Christianity is to ensure the 'Ghar wapsi' of Hindus who have converted to Islam and Christianity." He further remarked that individuals who converted to Islam in Pakistan should be returned to Hinduism. Those who have travelled to China and Japan must return to Sanatan Dharma (Hindu religion). He had stated that the Hindu religion needed to be restored.

"There is nothing impossible in this world." 'Ghar wapsi' should be implemented in communities and villages. The ambitions should be higher. Article 370 in Kashmir has been repealed, and a Ram Mandir has been built in this country. Those who have converted to Islam in Pakistan must be reintroduced to Hinduism. In this approach, religious mutts and temples should take the lead.

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