During a press conference in Delhi, Maulana Arshad Madani, the president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, raised serious questions about the current socio-political landscape in India. He stated that unlike in major cities like London or New York, where Muslims can become mayors, in India, these individuals are not allowed to become even vice-chancellors of universities.
Madani further asserted that if a Muslim does manage to secure such a position, they may end up facing outcomes similar to Azam Khan, who was imprisoned.
Madani accused the regime of dividing people on religious lines, which he believes is weakening the nation. He mentioned that despite efforts to erase Muslims and Islam, history has shown that such attempts ultimately lead to the eradication of the oppressors themselves.
He emphasized that the current environment poses a threat to India's social fabric and constitutional ethos. He appealed to fellow citizens for unity, justice, and collective responsibility, highlighting that to safeguard India's strength, a culture of equality and respect must be preserved.
BJP's Retort
Mohsin Raza, the former Minister of Minority Welfare, Waqf, and Haj in Uttar Pradesh and a BJP leader, sharply criticized Arshad Madani's statements. He claimed that figures like Madani have shown double standards and have misled Indian Muslims for personal gain.
He questioned how many Muslims have actually benefited from their leadership, pointing out that they brought only family into positions like the Rajya Sabha. Instead of discussing America, he advised focusing on India, stating these organizations have done little good. 'We don't engage in divisive politics,' he added, noting Muslims in parliament.
Congress Leader Udit Raj Backs Maulana Arshad Madani's Statement
Congress leader Udit Raj said, "I support his statement... I believe someone at Al-Falah University might have engaged in activities, but that shouldn’t target the entire university... Why are only Muslims' houses demolished?
America is great because it does not practice discrimination. Here, discrimination is rampant based on caste and religion."
