LAHORE (DNA) –  Following a controversial statement against the Hindu community, Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan has been removed from his post as Punjab Minister for Information and Culture on Tuesday.

Punjab government demanded resignation of Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan over his derrogatory remarks against the Hindu community.

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar summoned explanation from the provincial minister and said that the government was being criticized following his remarks.

Chohan had earlier said that the Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar had not sought resignation from him.

The provincial minister told that the chief minister had summoned explanation from him over his anti-Hindu remarks and he has clarified his stance.

Fayyaz Chohan had earlier apologized for statement against the Hindu community and said his remarks were not meant to target the Hindu religion or community; he just addressed the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its army and media.