The junior minister in the HRD Ministry denounced those who attacked him over his comments and said "it's not scientific temper to condemn the point of view of another person".
The Chief Minister also ordered her suspension, after she allegedly used abusive language, while seeking her transfer from a remote location where she had been working for 25 years.
Singhal had also asked Hindu families in his constituency to not allow Muslims to enter their homes as they are "habitually involved in all kinds of crimes".