The VHP on Saturday demanded arrest of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for sedition, saying that his sermons and speeches promote radicalism and terrorism.

"The VHP is of clear view that Zakir Naik's speeches give rise to terrorism and promote Islamic radicalism," Vishwa Hindu Parishad Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain told IANS.

"A section of Islamic society is getting influenced by his preaches and inclining towards terrorism," he added, seeking his arrest for sedition.