<p>Ruling BJP MLA Aseem Goel on Thursday defended his call to declare the country a Hindu nation, saying it stands for inclusivity and does not mean excluding Muslims or any other community.</p>.<p>Goel, who represents Ambala city in the Haryana Assembly, recently took an oath at an event vowing to make India a "Hindu Rashtra".</p>.<p>"Isn't it justified to make India a 'Hindu Rashtra' where 100 crore Hindus live," he said. </p>.<p>Addressing a gathering in Mullana in Ambala district on Wednesday evening, Goel said, "We should be ready for any sacrifice for the Hindu Rashtra.” </p>.<p>He, however, said that 'Hindu Rashtra' does not mean it has no place for Muslims or other communities as this concept is inclusive of all faiths and religions. </p>.<p>Goel said that Hindu Rashtra never justifies no room for non-Hindus. </p>.<p>"Scores of our fellow Indians live in Islamic nations in the Gulf region or in Catholic countries in Europe," he said.</p>.<p>The event was organised by the BJP to mark the birth anniversary of Mewar king Maharana Pratap. </p>
<p>Ruling BJP MLA Aseem Goel on Thursday defended his call to declare the country a Hindu nation, saying it stands for inclusivity and does not mean excluding Muslims or any other community.</p>.<p>Goel, who represents Ambala city in the Haryana Assembly, recently took an oath at an event vowing to make India a "Hindu Rashtra".</p>.<p>"Isn't it justified to make India a 'Hindu Rashtra' where 100 crore Hindus live," he said. </p>.<p>Addressing a gathering in Mullana in Ambala district on Wednesday evening, Goel said, "We should be ready for any sacrifice for the Hindu Rashtra.” </p>.<p>He, however, said that 'Hindu Rashtra' does not mean it has no place for Muslims or other communities as this concept is inclusive of all faiths and religions. </p>.<p>Goel said that Hindu Rashtra never justifies no room for non-Hindus. </p>.<p>"Scores of our fellow Indians live in Islamic nations in the Gulf region or in Catholic countries in Europe," he said.</p>.<p>The event was organised by the BJP to mark the birth anniversary of Mewar king Maharana Pratap. </p>