It calls for immediate release of Maulana Tauqeer Raza and withdrawal of all baseless charges against peaceful protestors in Bareilly
NEW DELHI — The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) has expressed grave concern over the growing communal polarisation, erosion of democratic values, and systemic targeting of Muslims across the country.
At a joint session of its Executive Council and General Body on Sunday, the AIMMM warned that the country was facing a deepening crisis.
Advocate Feroz Ahmed, President of AIMMM, described the current atmosphere as one of fear, intimidation, and authoritarian overreach, emphasising that democracy and the rights of marginalised communities are under sustained attack.
“Our most powerful tool is the vote,” he said. “But today, even that is being manipulated or snatched away from the most vulnerable sections of society. It’s time the oppressed unite, strategise, and act together.”
The meeting condemned the recent unrest in Bareilly and the unjust arrest of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, calling it a blatant attempt to silence peaceful dissent. Strong criticism was also directed at the ongoing targeting of Muslims in BJP-led states like Gujarat, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh, through discriminatory policing, demolitions, and voter suppression.
The AIMMM called for immediate release of Maulana Tauqeer Raza and withdrawal of all baseless charges against peaceful protestors in Bareilly.
The organisation adopted a series of resolutions which included a condemnation of police excesses in response to the “I Love Muhammad” slogan, calling it a violation of constitutional rights to religious freedom and peaceful assembly.
Another resolution strongly opposed use of bulldozers as punitive tools against Muslim communities, especially in BJP-ruled states, and demanded legal accountability and compensation for affected families.
The AIMMM also rejected the Supreme Court’s interim order on Waqf, and issued a call to repeal the Waqf Amendment Act, restoration of community autonomy and safeguarding minority rights under Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution.
It also condemned voter suppression under the SIR (Systematic Voter Registration) process, especially affecting migrant workers, the homeless, and illiterate citizens. The AIMMM demanded fair access, simplified procedures, and protection of voting rights for all eligible citizens.
The Mushawarat also announced plans to convene an All-India Minorities Convention in late November or early December to unify voices and strategies across communities.
On the continued Israeli genocidal war in Gaza, a special resolution expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, condemning ongoing Israeli aggression. The body welcomed the recognition of Palestinian statehood by 157 UN member nations and reaffirmed support for justice and human rights in international affairs.
Delegates from Delhi, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Kashmir, and other regions shared local insights and endorsed all resolutions. Notable speakers included Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mehdi Salafi, Syed Aziz Pasha and Kunwar Danish Ali (former MPs), Dr Anwarul Islam, Prof. Baseer Ahmad Khan, and Muhammad Asif from the Indian Union Muslim League.
Participants unanimously stressed the need to rise above internal differences, prioritise community training and youth leadership, and uphold AIMMM’s original constitutional mandate of advocacy, unity, and justice.
“The struggle to protect civil rights, Waqf properties, and democratic freedoms is not just a community issue—it is a national imperative,” declared one of the senior members.
