Since the beginning of this month, the red beacons - a privilege which has been used and misused by VIPs in India has gone for good. While some gave it up voluntarily others did it reluctantly, but most of them had the red beacons on their cars removed.

But one person, it seems is not in any mood to give up his 'privilege' despite the fact that he doesn't hold any official position.

ANI

Maulana Nurur Rehman Imam Barkati, the Shahi Imam of Kolkata's Tipu Sultan mosque says he will continue to use the red beacon on his car despite the ban. He said permission to use the red beacon was granted by the erstwhile ‘British Government’ so only it can stop him.

"I will remove red beacon once everyone does the same. I will continue to use as I have got permission from British government," Barkati said.

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When the reporters pointed out that Indian government and not the British government had passed the order, Imam Barkati said: "The Indian government first needs to make its own law, they have not formulated any laws."

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Imam Barkati has been regularly in the news for his fatwas, against PM Narendra Modi, BJP and RSS. The controversial imam is also known for his proximity to West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee who, Barkati claims is like his sister.