Christians 'angrez', had no role in freedom struggle: BJP MP
Addressing an event organised by a Muslim committee in Mumbai, BJP MP Gopal Shetty said, "Christians were 'angrez' (British), hence they didn't participate in the freedom movement." "India wasn't freed by Hindus or Muslims, we fought as one, as Hindustanis for our independence," he added. Meanwhile, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar said, "He (Shetty) obviously didn't mean what he said."