IUML’s National Vice President Maulana Kausar Hayat demands fair representation for Muslims in the police, army, courts, and other government departments based on the population ratio
NEW DELHI — In a bold and emotional statement, Maulana Syed Kausar Hayat Khan, the National Vice President of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), lashed out at major political parties and Hindu organisations, accusing them of systematically betraying Indian Muslims for decades.
Speaking to the media in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow on Thursday, Maulana Hayat declared that Muslims in India have been reduced to nothing more than a vote bank — remembered only during elections and ignored every other day of the year.
Maulana Kausar Hayat said, “Muslims in India are used only for votes. When elections come, all parties come to us with folded hands. But when we ask for our rights, everyone becomes silent. This is not just cheating; it’s oppression.”
He held the Congress party, Samajwadi Party and other so-called secular opposition parties responsible for this continuous neglect, arguing that they never truly stood with Muslims on real issues like education, jobs, safety, and justice.
“These parties never had any serious intention to improve the condition of Muslims. They make big speeches but do nothing. Muslims are left behind in every field,” he added.
Specifically targeting Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress party, Maulana Kausar Hayat said, “Rahul Gandhi talks about love and brotherhood, but when the issue of Waqf Board was discussed in Parliament, he wasn’t even present. Is this how you show support to Muslims?”
He added that the Congress has a long history of pretending to represent Muslims by selecting a few Muslim faces as ministers or MPs and making them the party’s ‘show boys’.
“This is what they did with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad during independence. They bring a few Muslims forward, make them sit in Parliament, and think they’ve done enough. But the truth is, Congress never stood with Muslims as a party,” Maulana said.
He explained that token representation doesn’t mean justice. Real support comes from standing with the community in difficult times and solving actual problems.
Maulana Kausar Hayat did not stop at political betrayal. He went on to blame previous governments for allowing or even encouraging right-wing Hindu organisations to grow in power and spread hatred.
He said that the aggressive behaviour of Hindu organisations across India today is not new — it has deep roots in the inaction of earlier governments.
“These groups didn’t grow in one day. Their roots were watered by Congress and the Samajwadi Party. They allowed Muslims to be pushed out of government jobs and educational institutions. Now, those same groups are threatening the country’s peace,” he said.
Maulana Kausar gave a clear example of how Muslims have been deliberately removed from important posts in the police, army, and judiciary.
“In police stations across Uttar Pradesh, how many Muslim officers do you see? In courts, where are the Muslim judges? In the army, how many Muslim officers are there? The number is almost zero. This is not a coincidence; this is a conspiracy,” he said.
Calling for urgent reform, he demanded that Muslims be given a proper share in every sector according to their population. He said this is not a favour but a right.
“We are not begging. We are asking for our haq (right). If Muslims are 14 percent of the population, then we should get 14 percent jobs in government departments. That includes police, army, courts, and administration,” he said.
Maulana Kausar added that only when Muslims are seen in every field will there be balance in society. “Right now, the system is one-sided. One community is ruling everywhere and the other is just voting. This imbalance is dangerous for any country,” he said.
He also appealed to the government to bring a reservation for Muslims based on their backwardness and poverty.
“We are more backward than Dalits in many areas. Yet, we are not included in the reservations. Why? Because no government has the courage to speak the truth,” he said.
Maulana Kausar made it clear that both the ruling and opposition parties have failed Muslims. According to him, while the current government is openly hostile, the opposition is silently complicit.
“One side attacks us with words and violence. The other side stays silent and watches. For Muslims, there is no support from anywhere. Is this what Indian democracy has become?” he asked.
He also questioned Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party. “Even Akhilesh Yadav, who gets most of his votes from Muslims, has never spoken seriously about our rights. Why doesn’t he demand our share in jobs? Why doesn’t he stand up when our mosques are targeted?” he said.
He warned Muslim voters not to trust any party blindly in the future. “We have been fooled many times. Now we must wake up and support those who support us in action, not just words,” he said.
Maulana Hayat also criticised the atmosphere of fear being created for Muslims across India. He said Muslims are being blamed for everything — from population growth to terrorism.
“Whenever something goes wrong, Muslims are the first to be blamed. But who talks about rising prices, unemployment, or women’s safety? These are real issues, but no one is ready to solve them,” he said.
He also expressed concern over the increasing communal riots and hate speeches. “Hindu groups are openly threatening Muslims on camera. They talk about making India a Hindu nation. And yet, no action is taken. This is lawlessness,” he said.
Maulana Kausar Hayat called for unity among Indian Muslims. He said that relying on political parties has not helped and now the community needs to organise itself.
“We need to build our own schools, our own media, our own leaders. We cannot wait for others to do this for us. No one will give us our rights unless we take them with unity and strength,” he said.
He added that Muslims must stop feeling helpless. “We are not weak. We have the talent, the numbers, the faith. But we lack leadership and unity. This has to change now,” he urged.
Maulana also appealed to Muslim intellectuals, scholars, and businessmen to take active roles in guiding the community.
“Don’t just sit in drawing rooms and discuss politics. Come out, speak up, invest in our future. Our children need hope, not fear,” he said.
In the end, Maulana Kausar Hayat asked for justice — not just for Muslims, but for all citizens of India.
“This is our country. We love India. We have shed our blood for its freedom. But we must be treated with equality and dignity. That is our basic right,” he said.
He warned that ignoring the voice of Muslims would lead to more unrest and anger.
“If justice is not given now, the country will face more division. Peace comes from fairness, not from fear,” he concluded.
