Patna, Jan 27 : Irked at the statement of the former Vice-President Hamid Ansari over “Hindu Nationalism” given during an event of Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), the BJP Today  termed it as unfortunate which the Nation can not tolerate. Interacting with the media persons , Bihar Industry Minister Shahnawaz Hussain hit out at the comments of Mr Ansari who was under controversies for his remarks made earlier on various occasions even while holding the important constitutional and prestigious post of Vice President. Mr Hussain who is also BJP National Spokesperson, alleged that the conduct and the statements of Mr Ansari had been controversial even after he held the post of Vice President for which the Nation cannot forgive him. Hamid Ansari’s remarks at the IAMC event drew flak from Mr Hussain who said that the comments of Mr Ansari was aimed at maligning the image of the country at International platform which cannot be tolerated. The allegations of Mr Ansari about “intolerance” which he claimed had inculcated sense of insecurity among the people, Mr Hussain said that it was “shameful” that the person, despite being a dignitary like the Vice President of India in the past was tarnishing the country’s image which can not be tolerated. His conduct in Rajya Sabha and objection over chanting of Vande Mataram was also unfortunate, said Mr Husain alleging that Mr Ansari had also raised questions on yoga day which too was a matter of grave concern. Earlier the former Vice President while participating in the virtual panel discussion organized on Wednesday by the Indian American Muslim Council, had expressed his concern over the rising trend of Cultural (Hindu) Nationalism.(UNI)