<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said the incident of a Shiv Sena MP trying to force-feed a fasting Muslim staffer of Maharashtra Sadan was "regrettable and unfortunate".<br /><br /></p>.<p>Rajnath Singh said the Shiv Sena MPs had expressed objection to the food served at the state guest house.<br /><br />"It has been informed they entered the camp office and kitchen room of the resident commissioner at the Maharashtra Sadan here to express their objections. Thereafter, they reportedly tried to feed a 'chapati' to Arshad Zubair, resident manager of the IRCTC, while taking exception to the quality of food being served," the home minister said while informing the Rajya Sabha.<br /><br />He said IRCTC, which was handling the catering, has cancelled its contract with Maharashtra Sadan while Zubair has not filed any complaint with police.<br /><br />"I will also like to inform the house that our government is committed to safeguarding religious freedom guaranteed by the constitution to its citizens. I will like to appeal to all members that we should make constant efforts in maintaining religious harmony in the country," Rajnath Singh said.<br /><br />Shiv Sena MP Rajan Vichare was seen in a video clip trying to force food into the mouth of the Muslim staffer who was observing Ramadan fast. It kicked off a political storm Wednesday, with parliament witnessing an uproar.</p>
<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said the incident of a Shiv Sena MP trying to force-feed a fasting Muslim staffer of Maharashtra Sadan was "regrettable and unfortunate".<br /><br /></p>.<p>Rajnath Singh said the Shiv Sena MPs had expressed objection to the food served at the state guest house.<br /><br />"It has been informed they entered the camp office and kitchen room of the resident commissioner at the Maharashtra Sadan here to express their objections. Thereafter, they reportedly tried to feed a 'chapati' to Arshad Zubair, resident manager of the IRCTC, while taking exception to the quality of food being served," the home minister said while informing the Rajya Sabha.<br /><br />He said IRCTC, which was handling the catering, has cancelled its contract with Maharashtra Sadan while Zubair has not filed any complaint with police.<br /><br />"I will also like to inform the house that our government is committed to safeguarding religious freedom guaranteed by the constitution to its citizens. I will like to appeal to all members that we should make constant efforts in maintaining religious harmony in the country," Rajnath Singh said.<br /><br />Shiv Sena MP Rajan Vichare was seen in a video clip trying to force food into the mouth of the Muslim staffer who was observing Ramadan fast. It kicked off a political storm Wednesday, with parliament witnessing an uproar.</p>