Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Arshad Madani expressed deep concern over the distressing situation in Bangladesh, denouncing it as a severe departure from Islamic teachings. He emphasized the need for stringent punishment for those responsible for the recent atrocities, highlighting the violation of core Islamic principles.
Madani also raised alarm over the escalating religious intolerance in India, citing incidents of violence against the Christian community during Christmas. He condemned the attacks on churches and the curtailment of religious freedom, labeling such actions as direct assaults on constitutional rights.
Pointing to specific instances of brutality, Madani highlighted cases of violence across different regions of India. He cited incidents like the fatal beating of a Muslim man in Bihar, the killing of a Dalit youth in Kerala, and the mob lynching of Muslim laborers in Odisha, criticizing the lack of government condemnation and media attention on these issues.
Expressing disappointment with the official silence on these matters, Madani questioned the double standards in addressing incidents of violence. He concluded by lamenting the deviation from the foundational values of the nation, emphasizing the need to uphold the ideals envisioned by prominent leaders of the past.
