Ehsan, who is a BJP supporter, said that he was receiving threats from extremists who accused him of being un-Islamic.

“Lord Ram is our ancestor and all of us are all descendants of Shri Ram. I have no problem in saying Jai Shri Ram or chanting Bharat Mata Ki Jai. The country in which we are living should be celebrated in every way,” Ehsan told the media. He added that he would not back down from his stance.

According to reports, Maulana Mufti Asad Qasmi of Darul Uloom Deoband has raised strong objections to Ehsan chanting the slogan. Calling Ehan’s actions impermissible in Islam, he asked Ehsan to apologise for this mistake. Ulema Mufti Asad Qasmi said that there is no scope for raising such slogans in Islam and Ehsan should repent for his actions.

However, Ehsan said that he would not budge from his stance and he was not aware of anything that the diktat of Darul Uloom Deoband Maulana.

(With inputs from agencies)