Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Condemns Controversial Uttar Pradesh Order

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind criticized Uttar Pradesh's directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners' names, equating it to untouchability faced by Dalits. Maulana Mahmood Madani highlighted the decision's potential for economic boycotts of Muslims and called it discriminatory, urging the withdrawal of the order.

Prominent Muslim organization Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has condemned a new directive in Uttar Pradesh that mandates eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names. The organization likened this directive to the untouchability faced by the Dalit community.

Jamiat president Maulana Mahmood Madani emphasized the far-reaching ramifications of such a decision, stating it would empower forces advocating for the economic boycott of Muslims and provide opportunities for anti-national elements to exploit the situation. He described the decision as 'unjust, discriminatory, and a clear manifestation of prejudice.'

Madani also stressed that such actions tarnish the cultural identity and harmony of the nation, which are rooted in the teachings of notable figures like Buddha, Chishti, Nanak, and Gandhi. He called for the immediate withdrawal of this controversial order to foster unity among all communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)