Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Unnao Sakshi Maharaj has stoked another controversy by making a statement on how Islam treats women.

While talking about gender discrimination in religious places, the BJP leader said that the judiciary should intervene in matters of Islam as it does for Hindus.

"The judiciary should intervene in the matters of Islam, in which women are considered 'pairon ki jooti' (footwear), jab zaroorat pade to pehenlo nahi to utar ke bahar phek do (Women are treated like footwear, worn when needed and thrown away when done using them)”.

He also said that “Muslim women are our mothers and sisters, they are also facing injustice,” adding that “they should also be allowed to offer namaz.”

He also said that every citizen should have equal rights.

Maharaj also said, “The nation should be run according to the Constitution and not 'fatwas'. The government and judiciary must ensure this.”

The Bombay High Court ruled that women should be allowed to entering places of worship.