Ayodhya, July 14 (IANS) The embezzlement controversy got a fresh twist on Tuesday with a Muslim cleric calling for a similar investigation into alleged irregularities in the Waqf Boards. The demand for a probe on the lines of the Ram Temple is finding support from multiple quarters, including the saints and seers from Ayodhya. A couple of seers supported Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi’s demand for a probe into Waqf Boards’ accounts, stating that greater transparency will inspire greater confi…
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Bareilly, July 5 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Sunday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government over allegations that textbooks procured under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorify separatist leaders and terrorists. He demanded an immediate ban on such books, warning that exposing students to such content could lead to radicalisation.His remarks came after the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Forum (JKPF), a social and non-political organisat…
Bareilly, July 4 (IANS) President of the All India Muslim Jamaat Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Saturday welcomed the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad’s (UP-ATS) probe into the funding of more than 4,000 madrasas across the state, saying that the concerned members are willing to cooperate. Earlier, the Allahabad High Court had refused to interfere with the ATS probe, arguing that the inquiry was a mere fact-finding exercise and did not constitute any coercive action.Speaking to IANS, Mau…
Bareilly, June 22 (IANS) Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has spoken about the letter he wrote to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. He stated that since Muslims constitute around 22 per cent of Uttar Pradesh’s population, the community considers its claim to the Chief Minister’s post to be strong.Speaking to IANS, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi said: “I have written a letter to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. In it, I have pr…
Bareilly, May 25 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat National President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, on Monday strongly criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane over his remarks suggesting “virtual Qurbani” during Bakrid, stating that Islam is a practical religion and accusing the minister of lacking knowledge about Islamic traditions and madrasas. The controversy erupted after Rane, while addressing an event on Sunday, made remarks regarding the celebration of religious festivals and envir…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday hailed the decision of the West Bengal government to make singing of “Vande Mataram” mandatory in madrasas across the state. However, Islamic scholar Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi opposed the move, saying no one can be pressurised to sing the national song.West Bengal Directorate of Madrasah Education made “Vande Mataram” compulsory during Assembly prayers before classes in all government, aided and recog…
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…
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 …