Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (M) on July 4 called on the Union Government to introduce separate laws aimed at curbing the rising instances of Islamophobia in the country. The organization condemned the increasing attacks on the Muslim community and emphasized that progress cannot be achieved until religious hostility is eradicated nationwide.
During its two-day Governing Council meeting, held at its headquarters, Jamiat discussed the growing hate campaigns and Islamophobia in India, the ongoing genocide by the Israeli government in Palestine, and other critical issues.
Presiding over the meeting, Jamiat chief Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani stressed that the nation cannot thrive on hatred but on love and unity. He condemned the surge in mob lynching and the spread of anti-Muslim propaganda, calling them harmful to the nation’s fabric and international reputation. Without directly naming PM Modi or other BJP leaders, Madani criticized statements targeting the Muslim community… for poisoning the communal atmosphere.
Madani emphasized the importance of dialogue and understanding among all communities to dispel misconceptions, asserting that love is the only antidote to hatred. He reiterated the need for specific legislation to combat Islamophobia and urged the government to implement an effective strategy to prevent hate crimes and hate speech.
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