First British Muslim cabinet minister resigns from Conservative Party

London: Saeeda Warsi, Britain's first Muslim cabinet minister, resigned from the Conservative Party in protest.

According to foreign media, Saeeda Warsi said goodbye to the Conservative Party accusing it of hypocrisy and right-wing politics.

During the Premiership of David Cameron, Saeeda has also served as the party's co-chairperson.

Position of Conservative Party

On Saeed Warsi's resignation, the Conservative Party maintains that she was to be investigated over her alleged 'divisive language', to ensure that all complaints are heard without bias.

According to media reports, the complaint against Saeeda Warsi was related to a post related to Marya Hussain. She had congratulated Marya Hussain on her acquittal in a post.