In a public meeting, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi raised the cases of violence and alleged harassment against the Muslim community in different parts of the country and said that ‘killing by asking names and creating an atmosphere of fear is a dangerous sign.’
Citing recent incidents in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, he sought answers from the central and state governments. This statement has come at a time when reports of communal tension have emerged in many states.
What has Owaisi claimed?
Owaisi claimed that in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, a man named Mohammad Firoz was allegedly beaten after asking his name and forced to shout religious slogans. There was also talk of assault and robbery with a person named Wasid, who sold clothes in Meerut.
Incidents of clashes, vandalism and overturning of carts in front of the mosque on 19 and 20 February in Sihora area of ​​Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh were also mentioned. However, in these cases, the local police has said that investigation and legal action will be taken at different places. In some cases, information about the arrest of the accused has also come to light, while investigation is going on to confirm the reasons behind some incidents.
Questions raised on recent amendments in marriage law
Owaisi also raised questions on the recent amendments made in the marriage law in Gujarat. He said that making parental approval mandatory for marriage is against personal freedom and rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Gujarat government is of the view that this step has been taken with the aim of preventing forced or fraudulent marriages and increasing social transparency.
In the meeting he also mentioned the controversies and alleged misbehavior regarding offering namaz in public places, especially in trains. He said that the community will not be held back by attempts to intimidate and law enforcement should be equal for all.
