Iftar parties and Eid Milan organised by the allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other secular parties to be boycotted as a symbolic protest against their silence on the atrocities against Muslims
Team Clarion
NEW DELHI — Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, one of the premier organisations of Indian Muslims, has decided to stay away from events and programmes like Iftar parties and Eid Milan organised by the allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other secular parties as a symbolic protest against their silence on the atrocities against Muslims.
The Jamiat decision was announced by its President Maulana Arshad Madani on Friday. Maulana Madani emphasised that the current situation in the country, and the cruel and unjust treatment being faced by minorities, especially Muslims, is no longer hidden from anyone.
“But it is truly a matter of great regret that those who call themselves secular and claim to be well-wishers of Muslims — whose political success has also been influenced by the support of Muslims — are now engaging in politics not only against Muslims but also against all justice-loving people of the country. These are the people who helped the BJP to form the government at the Centre. For political gains, they are supporting the government on every issue, including those that involve the destruction and devastation of Muslims’ religious, cultural traditions, their Waqfs and heritage,” he said in a statement.
He further said there was a well-planned conspiracy to corner Muslims. “Are these so-called secular leaders unaware of the way disputes are being created over Muslims’ religious sites and places of worship, preventing Muslims from accessing them, and how riots are being instigated to take one-sided action against Muslims? It’s certainly not the case.”
He said, all this was “happening with their silent consent and support,” he said.
Maulana Madani said that leaders like Bihar and Andhra Chief Ministers Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu respectively, and the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan, in their pursuit of power, are not only siding with the communal forces against Muslims but are also supporting the destruction of the country’s Constitution and laws, pushing the nation toward ruin.
“What is the compulsion here? Do they not see the impending destruction of the country? And do they, like the communal forces, no longer see any importance in the Constitution and secularism? If this is the case, then they should stop calling themselves secular,” he said.
Maulana Madani, without mincing words, stated that their deplorable attitude towards the Waqf Amendment Bill has exposed their so-called secular face. They do not have any regard for the country’s Constitution or secularism; their political interests are their priority. They have no sympathy for Muslims; they seek their votes, which help them attain power, and once in power, they push Muslims out of their priorities.
“Therefore, the time has come for us to express our displeasure by not participating in their programmes as a symbolic protest,” said Maulana Madani.
He also appealed to other religious organisations, institutions, and individuals to refrain from participating in their programmes, even if it was just an Iftar party.
He pointed out that across the country, communal forces have created an atmosphere of hatred, and there are well-planned conspiracies to drag Muslims into it. However, these so-called leaders have never made even a small statement in the media regarding this matter.
“We held the ‘Save Constitution of India’ conferences in various places to awaken their dormant conscience, but unfortunately, our efforts did not affect them. Now, through their actions and behaviour, they have proven that their political interests are far more important to them than the peace and unity of the country,” said Jamiat chief.
