New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader Majeed Memon on Friday reacted to Salman Khurshid’s remarks supporting the demolition drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in central Delhi, stating that the Congress leader’s comments reflected his personal opinion and not necessarily the official stand of the Congress party.Responding to Khurshid’s backing of the government action, Memon said, “This is Salman Khurshid’s personal view. Anyone can express their opinion, and he has shared hi…
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New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Religious leader Karauli Shankar Mahadev, also known as Karauli Sarkar, on Friday commented on the controversy over slogans raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), saying that instead of declaring India a Hindu rashtra, it should be declared a Sanatan nation.Speaking to IANS, he said, “Because of such anti-national activities (JNU incident), there are repeated demands to declare the country a Hindu nation. I repeatedly say that while talking about declaring a Hindu n…
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) Islamic Centre of India Chairman, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, on Thursday raised objections to Bihar jewellery shop owners’ decision to deny entry to customers with covered faces, including those wearing hijabs and masks, saying that such a move is against the law of the country. This is the first time such a measure has been implemented in Bihar.Speaking to IANS, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli said the issue primarily concerns the hijab, which he described …
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Wednesday reacted to the MCD-led demolition drive carried out near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area, describing ‘bulldozerism’ as a new form of barbarism. He further claimed that this approach is a contribution of the BJP government at the Centre. Speaking to IANS, Hannan Mollah said that encroachment is a common issue across India, including at religious places such as mosques, temples, and other shrines.“There are thousan…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Reacting to the MCD-led demolition drive carried out near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Vice President Malik Motasim Khan on Wednesday said that the matter is currently before the court and, until a verdict is delivered, the authorities should exercise restraint. Speaking to IANS, Malik Motasim Khan said, “The basic point is that the matter is pending before the court. Until a decision comes from the court, the Municipal Corporat…