New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vinod Bansal on Sunday criticised former Vice President Hamid Ansari over his remarks on "Hindu right-wing communalism", saying, "India gave you position, respect, money; stop insulting it."

Bansal alleged that Ansari's statements were against the country's majority community and accused him of ignoring issues related to extremism.

Reacting to Ansari's remarks made during a lecture, Bansal told ANI, "It is surprising that a person who is making such statements is doing so at an Islamic centre. But one should also look at who is making these remarks."

He alleged that Ansari's record as a diplomat and as Vice President should also be considered before making such comments. Bansal ...