Team Clarion
NEW DELHI – The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the stampede that took place during the Maha Kumbh and lauded Muslims for extending helping hands for the distressed devotees.
In a statement, advocate Firoz Ahmed said “we offer our heartfelt greetings to all those Muslims who, in this atmosphere of communalism and hatred, went beyond their religion, caste and sect and selflessly helped the Hindu pilgrims who were victims of the accident. Their compassion and sense of humanity shown in taking the injured to the hospital, feeding the hungry, consoling the frightened people and opening the doors of their homes for them is a shining example of our national unity and brotherhood. We appeal to all citizens to give priority to humanity and help every suffering person without discrimination”.
The Muslim group also welcomed the decisions taken by the ruling party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Waqf Amendment Bill calling it “prudent”.
Recently, the ruling party passed a resolution rejecting Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) during its 46th foundation day at Gandhi Maidan in Dumka district.
Ahmed lauded Chief Minister Hemant Soren, members of the assembly, ruling party and the entire government of the state”.
“We heartily congratulate them for this step taken to protect the Constitution and democratic values of the country,” he said.
In his statement, he said that the proposal is a reflection of the country’s pluralism, composite culture and adherence to constitutional rights. The Jharkhand government has proved that it is serious about protecting the basic principles of the Constitution of India, the religious and cultural rights of minorities.
“This step is a ray of hope not only for Muslims but for every conscientious citizen of the country. All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat appeals to all state governments to learn from the democratic process of Jharkhand and take practical steps to protect the diversity and constitutional rights of the people. We also thank the people of Jharkhand, who encouraged their government to take such a clear stand,” said the Muslim leader.
In his letter to Soren, Ahmed hoped that the Jharkhand government will continue to be an exemplary state by taking such decisions to promote equality, justice and brotherhood in the country.
