Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam, All India Imam Organisation and Maulana Arshad Madani
New Delhi
Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam, All India Imam Organisation, has condemned Maulana Arshad Madani of the Jamiat-e-Ulema-e Hind for raising the issue of “discrimination against Muslims in India and saying it was happening while the Americans had chosen Zohran Mamdani a Muslim as a Mayor."
Speaking with ANI, Ilyasi said the statement was aimed at spoiling the atmosphere of the country, instilling fear in the people and creating anarchy."
“He has supported them (terrorists) by citing Al Falah University at a time when the investigative agencies are doing their work. The blast at the Red Fort was a conspiracy to spoil the atmosphere of the country.” Dr Ilyasi said.
He said it is a fact that three prominent people from Al Falah University have been arrested. “This is a matter of national security. The Maulana should have issued a statement against terrorism. His Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind should have protested against terrorism. I urge him to hold a press conference again to address his statement and convey the true message to the public.”
Refuting Madani’s allegations of Muslims' exclusion, Ilyasi said that since the Modi government came into power, the highest number of Muslims have joined the civil service. Muslims have benefited the most from PM Modi's schemes, but he hasn't praised them. He hasn't made any statement claiming that the PM works for the benefit of Muslims or the entire country.”
“His statement is regrettable. He should hold a press conference to defend his position. He should speak out against terrorism. Terrorists certainly have no religion, but those being arrested are Muslims. Since it's a Muslim university, they should also oppose it, improving the atmosphere in the country and uniting us. As India is becoming a world leader under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, we should all support him in that..." Dr Ilyasi said.
In Patna, senior Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar said democracy in India is "secure", adding that members of the Muslim community are holding top positions in the bureaucracy and other important institutions.
The remarks came in response to Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani's statement alleging the government of ensuring that "Muslims never raised their heads".
Speaking to ANI, Neeraj Kumar said, "This is India, and its democracy is secure. Today, members of the Muslim minority community are holding top positions in the bureaucracy and other institutions. While everyone is entitled to their political and religious views, one should consider how to work toward the development of minority communities. In this regard, one can learn from Nitish Kumar."
Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani on Saturday expressed concerns about the challenges faced by Muslims, highlighting what he described as discrimination against Muslims in India, pointing to issues such as the jailing of individuals like Azam Khan and the situation at Al-Falah University.
He contrasted the situation in India with the election of Muslim mayors in cities like New York (Zahran Mamdani) and London (Sadiq Khan), to counter the notion that Muslims globally have become "helpless, finished, and barren".
He claimed that "no Muslim can become a university vice-chancellor" and if they become "they will be sent to jail," while referring to government actions against Al Falah University, following the involvement of their doctors in the Delhi terror attack.
"The world thinks that Muslims have become helpless, finished, and barren. I don't believe so. Today, a Muslim Mamdani can become mayor of New York, a Khan can become mayor of London, whereas in India, no one can even become a university vice-chancellor. And even if someone does, they will be sent to jail, as Azam Khan was. Look at what is happening today in Al-Falah (University)," he said.
Additionally, Arshad Madani accused the government of "ensuring that they (Muslims) never raise their heads."
Madani referred to Al Falah Group Chairman, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, who has been remanded to 13 days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody, till December 1, for committing the offence of money laundering linked to large-scale fraud, forged accreditation claims, and diversion of funds from the Al-Falah University ecosystem.
The primary four accused involved in the car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station, in which 15 people were killed, were the doctors of the Al Falah University, including Dr Umar Nabi, who committed the attack.
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