Bareilly, April 16 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat Chief, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, on Thursday criticised the Samajwadi Party’s (SP) demand for a separate reservation for Muslim women, calling it “politically driven”, while expressing continued support for the Women’s Reservation Bill that proposes 33 per cent quota for women in Legislatures.The All India Muslim Jamaat Chief said he continues to welcome the proposal backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance women’s representatio…
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New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Amid the row following the release of Aditya Dhar’s much-hyped ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, several Congress leaders have reacted strongly to its content, claiming it was made with a “certain agenda”.”Dhurandhar: The Revenge” hit theatres on Thursday, with paid previews being held the night before.Congress MP Tariq Anwar said, “It is clear that the film has been made under a certain agenda. The kind of violence shown in this, in my opinion, is not appropriate for the you…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The release of the film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has triggered fresh controversy, with religious leaders raising concerns over its content and portrayal of communities. On Thursday, the All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi and Chief Mufti of Uttar Pradesh (Shahi Mufti UP) Maulana Chaudhary Ifraheem Husain accused film-makers of fuelling divisions between Hindus and Muslims for commercial gain. Speaking to IANS, Maulana Barelvi said, “Look, a…
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 26 (IANS) As the holy month of Ramadan is underway, and Holi falls within it this year, the Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday shared details of their preparedness to ensure a peaceful environment during the festivities. Speaking to IANS, Additional Superintendent of Police, Amethi, Gyanendra Kumar Singh of Amethi said that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place after coordination with religious leaders from all communities.”Peace meetings have been …
Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) With the Hindu festival of Holi approaching and the holy month of Ramadan currently underway, All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Thursday appealed to members of all communities to respect each other’s religious sentiments to ensure peace and harmony during the celebrations.The Hindu community is set to celebrate Holi on March 5, while Muslims are observing Ramadan, a sacred month marked by fasting and prayer. In view of the overlapping occas…
Bareilly, Feb 25 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi has backed Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for raising the Gaza-Palestine issue, while cautioning that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have avoided meeting his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu amid allegations of corruption and ongoing international court proceedings.Talking to IANS, Maulana Razvi said: “The way Priyanka Gandhi raised the Gaza-Palestine issue is absolutely corre…
Lucknow, Feb 23 (IANS) Prominent Muslim clerics in India have sharply condemned the Taliban’s new penal code in Afghanistan that reportedly legalises domestic violence, calling it a blatant misuse of religion and a violation of Islamic principles. The law, which allows husbands to beat wives “without causing bone fractures or open wounds” and punishes women with imprisonment if they visit their parents without permission, has sparked outrage among religious leaders and civil society.All In…