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Australian Muslim Senator Claims Colleague Urged Her to Drink and Dance on Table

May 28, 2025, 3:44 pm

Australian Muslim legislator Fatima Payman has filed a formal complaint with a parliamentary watchdog after a male colleague was accused of urging her to drink alcohol and ‘dance on the table’ at a formal event. In Payman’s account, the incident occurred after the male colleague had ‘had too many drinks’.

In an interview with ABC, the senator, who is 30 years old, remembered that the senior colleague said to her, “Let’s get some wine into you and see you dance on the table.” She replied bluntly, “Hey I’m drawing a line mate,” and then lodged the formal complaint. The lawmaker involved and when the incident occurred have not been publicly disclosed.

Payman, a teetotaler, was born in Afghanistan and became the first Australian senator to don a hijab in 2022. She represents Western Australia and was initially elected as a Labor senator. But in 2024, she defected as an independent senator due to differing opinions with the government’s response to the Gaza war. In the same year, she founded her own political party, Australia’s Voice, in October.

Her Australian political career started after she moved to Perth in 2003. Her father had previously come as a boat refugee in 1999. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Western Australia. Payman was an electorate officer, pharmacy assistant, and organizer with the United Workers Union before joining the Senate.

UrbanClap Workers Denied Job Because They Were ‘Muslim’! | VIRAL VIDEO

May 1, 2025, 2:37 pm

In the wake of the continued impacts of Pahalgam Terror Attack, the situation between the two religious communities, Hindu and Muslim has been encountering turmoil constantly. Social media is packed with videos- Old and New that depict the depth at which religious differences are sowed.

One such case came to the fore recently when a viral video caused mass outrage on social media. A Delhi politician was accused of refusing service from two UrbanClap (now Urban Company) technicians after discovering their names and requesting a Hindu technician instead.

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The incident is said to have occurred at the politician’s house in the capital, where the two technicians had gone to carry out a routine service. The politician, as per the video making rounds online, asked them for their names before opening the door to them. Upon hearing Muslim names, he refused to let them in and called for UrbanClap to send someone from the Hindu community.

The video, first posted on social media by an onlooker, depicts the politician engaging in a confrontation with the technicians. Even though the technicians did not lose their temper, they were denied work for no other reason than their religious identity.

Neither has the company issued an official statement nor did social media react to the naked religious discrimination without outrage, and people tagged UrbanClap demanding accountability.

The incident sparks debates about secularism, inclusivity, and communal harmony in India’s service sector.

Inside Pakistan’s Textbooks: What Pak Teaches Its Children About India? | TDG Explainer

April 30, 2025, 4:17 pm

A dive into the school textbooks of Pakistan brings out how young students are learning to hate, not only India but also Hindus and Indian Muslims. Far from being rhetoric for extremist propaganda, these feelings are part of state-endorsed educational content.

Only days prior to the Pahalgam attack that escalated Indo-Pak tensions, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir once again reaffirmed Kashmir as Pakistan’s ‘jugular vein’, something echoed in school education. School textbooks, particularly Class 8 and 9 books brought out by the National Book Foundation, outline Kashmir as geographically and religiously connected with Pakistan. A line says: “Kashmir is like Pakistan’s jugular vein.”. Geographically, Kashmir has always been a part of the region that is now Pakistan. Most importantly, Kashmir is significant to Pakistan because it is Muslim.”

The historical account portrays India as the aggressor in the conflict over Kashmir. As soon as, after partition, the Indian forces took over Kashmir against the wishes of the people of Kashmir… India had a crucial role in the partition of East Pakistan as well,” states the textbook. India is constantly accused of upsetting regional stability and power balances, such as being accused of forcing Pakistan to test nuclear weapons: “India had carried out three nuclear tests at Pokhran on May 11, 1998… Nawaz Sharif took the historic decision to defy all international pressure and go nuclear.”

Depiction of Hindus in Pak Textbooks

The depiction of Hindus in these textbooks is seriously problematic. A Balochistan Class 5 history textbook refers to Hindus as ‘thugs who massacred Muslims, looted their property, and expelled them from India’. The textbook goes on, referring to Hindus as ‘traitorous’, blaming them for Partition violence.

A 2021 BBC Urdu documentary showed how Pakistani Hindu students feel excluded because of state-approved books calling Hindus ‘kafirs’ and attributing ‘all evils that have befallen Pakistan’ to Pakistani Hindus.

Historical leaders are also twisted. Mahatma Gandhi is reduced to merely a ‘Hindu leader’ who had a ‘disregard of Muslims’. Aurangzeb, however, is depicted as ‘heroic’, and textbooks praise his application of Sharia law as well as policies such as the jizya tax. The Indian textbooks, in contrast, depict Aurangzeb as a controversial leader and focus on his repressive actions against non-Muslims.

Congress Portrayed as a ‘Hindu Party’

The textbooks continue to politicize history by casting the Indian National Congress as Hindu-centric. “Indian National Congress (INC), thus, turned more into a Hindu political party than a mouthpiece of the entire India,” states one chapter. It also blames the Congress for imposing policies that alienated Muslims: “Gandhi and his younger followers took control of the Congress and approach of Hindu as a majority and disdain to Muslim rights generated hatred, jealousy and narrow-mindedness.

Again and again, the books contend that Muslims couldn’t believe Hindus or even the British. “The Muslims had learned an important lesson that they could neither trust Hindus nor British… The Khilafat movement in this respect brought in the concept of nationhood for the Muslims of India,” states another passage.

India Blamed for Pakistan’s Post-Partition Struggles

Even the administrative and humanitarian woes that befell Pakistan after Partition are blamed on India. One paragraph states, “Territory of the state of Pakistan was divided into two parts — West Pakistan and East Pakistan; these were separated by thousands of miles of hostile Indian land.”

Issues such as feeding the refugees, unavailability of resources, and government problems are held responsible for India’s supposed hostility. The Indo-Pak relations textbook says: “Because of this problem, the two nations never developed friendly neighbourly relations… Indian propaganda regarding West Pakistan’s exploitation of East Pakistan filled hatred… and led to a full scale rebellion.”

Gujiya and Sewaiyan: Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary Sparks Fresh Row

March 27, 2025, 3:14 pm

Sambhal’s Circle Officer (CO) Anuj Chaudhary has again caused controversy with his statement made in a Peace Committee meeting. After his earlier comment on Holi, he now claimed, “If you want to serve Sewaiyan on Eid, you must also eat Gujiya on Holi.”

He specified coexistence concerning communities, claiming, “They should eat Gujiya, and we should eat Sewaiyan. But the problem arises when one side is willing and the other is not. This is where brotherhood breaks down, and that should not happen.”

Defending His Previous Holi Statement

The controversial remark was made at a peace committee meeting organized at Sadar Kotwali on Wednesday, preceding Eid and Ram Navami. Hindu and Muslim community members were present at the meeting to have peaceful celebrations.

Anuj Chaudhary also defended his previous remark on Holi, questioning why legal action was not taken against him if his statement was truly problematic. “If my statement was wrong, why didn’t people go to the High Court or Supreme Court? They could have had me punished,” he said.

Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary: “If my statement was so wrong, why wasn’t it challenged in the High Court or Supreme Court? They could have had me punished.” “If you want to offer Eid sevaiyan, you’ll have to eat gujiya too.” pic.twitter.com/5s7pSa0jFc

— Vicky Jaiswal (@vickypshiva) March 26, 2025

Holi Remark That Sparked a Political Uproar

Earlier, in a different Peace Committee meeting before Holi, CO Anuj Chaudhary had raised controversy by saying, “There are 52 Fridays in a year, and Holi comes only once. If someone has a problem with colors, they should stay indoors on that day.” This remark was politically criticized by opposition parties, who condemned it, while the BJP defended his views.

Namaz Restrictions on Roads

In the meantime, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shri Sh Chandra explained new guidelines on Namaz in public places. He said, “Namaz will only be offered at traditional places like mosques and Eidgahs. People should not gather unnecessarily on rooftops for prayers. The use of loudspeakers will also be regulated to avoid inconvenience.”

The comments made by Anuj Chaudhary, along with the fresh limitations imposed on Namaz, have again fueled debates regarding religious harmony and police presence within the region. While some believe these remarks are meant to increase equality, others are critical of them as they can further divide religions.

Muslim Family Prints Hindu-Inspired Wedding Invites For Daughter’s Wedding

November 8, 2024, 5:40 pm

In Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi district, a Muslim family from Pure Aladdin village in Tiloi tehsil has created a unique wedding invitation for their daughter’s Nikah, designed in accordance with Hindu traditions. The card, which includes images of Lord Ganesha and Lord Krishna alongside the Muslim names of the bride, groom, and family members, has become popular on social media for its symbolic message of harmony.

मुस्लिम परिवार ने निकाह में छपवाए भगवान गणेश व श्रीकृष्ण की बनी हुई है तस्वीर के कार्ड….अब कुछ कट्टरपंथी इनके ख़िलाफ़ भी फ़तबा जारी ना कर दे pic.twitter.com/UoCoLOa4sQ

— आँचल यादव (राष्ट्र सर्वोपरि)?? (@AnchalTv) November 5, 2024

Shabbir, known as Tiger and the father of the bride, explained that his daughter Saima Bano is marrying Irfan from Senpur village in Raebareli’s Maharajganj area. Shabbir revealed he chose to print two versions of the wedding card—one following Hindu customs and another aligning with Islamic traditions. He shared, “I have printed my daughter’s wedding card in two ways. One from Hindu religion and one from my religion. I am giving Hindu cards to Hindu friends and Muslim cards to Muslims. We have no dispute on religion. We live in unity.”

Shabbir further explained his intention behind this gesture, saying that by distributing Hindu-style cards to his Hindu friends, they would be more likely to preserve it respectfully, while his Muslim friends would appreciate the card in line with their beliefs. He shared his philosophy, saying, “Like their God is Allah, my God is Allah. Both are the same, only the way of believing is different.”

The gesture serves as a reminder of the spirit of Hindu-Muslim unity, and Shabbir hopes it will spread a message of communal harmony.

Priests Of All Faiths Unite In Prayer For Ratan Tata’s Last Journey | WATCH HERE

October 10, 2024, 1:51 pm

Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata, passed away peacefully on October 9 at 11:30 PM at Breach Candy Hospital, South Mumbai. Draped in the Indian national flag, his mortal remains were placed on the lawns of the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point, where the public was allowed to pay their final respects until 4 PM today. Following the tribute, his body was taken to the Prayer Hall at Worli Crematorium for the final rites.

A Multifaith Tribute to a National Leader

In a heartwarming gesture, priests from various religions — Parsi, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and Hindu — gathered at NCPA to offer prayer for Ratan Tata’s soul. Videos of this gathering, showing the unity of faiths, have gone viral on social media. Many have hailed Tata as a “true icon of India,” with emotional reactions pouring in online. Comments like “Being a good person is the biggest religion” and “We lost a gem” reflected the personal sense of loss felt across the nation.

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Public Reaction to Tata’s Passing

The overwhelming public reaction highlights how Ratan Tata’s legacy of humility, philanthropy, and national service touched people from all walks of life. One individual commented, “He made everyone come together as one,” while another wrote, “It feels like a personal loss.”

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Tata Sons also issued a heartfelt statement, requesting privacy during this period of mourning. The statement read, “While he is no longer with us in person, his legacy of humility, generosity, and purpose will continue to inspire future generations.”

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As India grieves, Ratan Tata’s influence as an industrialist, philanthropist, and unifier of people remains indelible.

Channelise the Waqf Bill Campaign Positively

September 13, 2024, 3:19 am

The introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 has sparked a nationwide movement within the Muslim community.
It’s crucial that this movement remains authentic and isn’t co-opted by any external forces.
While the increased engagement in the democratic process is encouraging, there is a need for vigilance as some elements with vested interests are influencing the discourse negatively.

The government’s proposal of the Bill has elicited strong reactions, which quite understandably many are attributing to political motivations.
Opposition leaders are actively advocating for the Muslim community, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on the floor of the house has made a statement that the intention of introducing the Bill is in the interest of the Muslim community.

In this backdrop it is important to approach this situation with a degree of trust and open dialogue. The movement advocating for necessary amendments has, for the most part, been constructive.
However, there are attempts to make the Bill as a communal issue, which is counterproductive.

Some concerning posts are emerging on social media, where certain anti-social elements are attempting to instill fear and create panic among the community.
Claims are being made that the Bill would lead to the government taking control of numerous mosques and graveyards.
Calls to oppose the Bill by changing WhatsApp display pictures such as ‘I reject Waqf Bill’ and social media statuses are becoming prevalent.
Such actions may not serve the best interests of the community and could instead foster a negative perception.

The law already exists since 1913/1923 in the British era and it has been codified in 1954, 1995, and 2013. Primarily the system functions under Central Waqf Council, Waqf Boards in respective states and the Waqf Tribunals.

Syed Akhter Mahmood, former IRS who drafted the 2013 amendment bill believes that there are certain provisions in 2024 Bill which should not be there. But there is also a need to improve the already existing provisions such as maintenance of Waqf property websites.
He says there are many recommendations from the 2013 Bill which have not been implemented and if considered by the JPC could make the implementation easy. There is a need for affirmative action and constructive dialogue.

Efforts to downplay the necessity of the Waqf reforms and present them as an attack on Muslims needs proper application of mind.
The debate over the Bill in Parliament highlighted differences between BJP and Opposition members, resulting in a significant discussion on various provisions.

Despite reassurances from Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, dissent persisted.
To address these concerns, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla established a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) led by MP Jagadambika Pal to review the Bill and solicit public input. MP Jagadambika Pal is a seasoned leader who has vast political experience.
This initiative has garnered substantial feedback from the Muslim community, reflecting a largely positive response. Notable leaders, including Najeeb Jung, Lt. Gen Zameeruddin Shah, and Zafar Mahmood, have contributed their views to the Committee, showcasing constructive engagement.

Additionally, videos encouraging community members to participate by submitting their suggestions to the JPC have been widely circulated and have generally fostered a positive democratic engagement. Despite this, misinformation about the Bill continues to proliferate on social media.

There are definitely many points which need the Government’s reconsideration but outright rejection of the bill without even understanding it properly would be highly inappropriate.
The encouraging news is that many Muslims have individually submitted their suggestions via email to the Committee. However, figures like Zakir Naik have used their platforms to incite strong opposition against the Bill, which should be approached with high caution.
It is essential that the engagement with the government remains direct and free from the influence of vested interests.

To get more clarity the fundamental question the Muslim community must address is whether the current Waqf management system is functioning effectively.
Historically, the system has been plagued by corruption and mismanagement, with significant misuse of Waqf properties.

There are more than 50 Waqf properties which have issues of conflict with the Archeological Survey of India. While the management is being handled by the Waqf Boards, the maintenance and protection has been ASI’s responsibility since 1914.
Understandably the priority of the Waqf Boards had been to generate income for social work from the properties by allowing commercial activities, ASI’s mandate has been the restoration and protection of these properties from any further damage.

These conflicts have remained unresolved since decades. While the Waqf initiated commercial interests are important to take care of the needy, we should not also ignore the fact that these monuments and properties also have a heritage value.
There is a need to take a rational view in consultation with the governments or the courts of law wherever the parties have gone into litigation. Pendency of court cases has been another major issue.

Waqf remains the third-largest landowner in India, after Defence and Railways. If managed properly, this resource could have greatly benefited the community.
Past experiences, such as those with the Shah Bano and Ram Janmabhoomi cases, illustrate the pitfalls of being swayed by rhetoric.

As participants in a democracy, it’s crucial to navigate the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 with a clear, rational approach. And iron out the differences.
The movement surrounding it should be directed positively to avoid it becoming another missed opportunity.

Advocate for your rights through civil means, but ensure that the movement is not manipulated by external agendas.

‘I’d Like To See Him Wear A Skullcap Someday’: Naseeruddin Shah On PM Modi

June 12, 2024, 4:24 pm

In a recent interview, the distinguished actor Naseeruddin Shah commented on of Narendra Modi ascending to the position of India’s Prime Minister for a third term following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Shah expressed a desire to witness PM Modi don a skullcap as a gesture to demonstrate to Indian Muslims that he harbors no aversion towards them.

When inquired about the unprecedented absence of Muslim representation in Modi’s 3.0 cabinet, a first in India’s history, Naseeruddin Shah said, “It is depressing, but not surprising. The hatred for Muslims seems to be visceral… Hamid Ansari (Former President) said there is an element of apprehension among the Muslims in the country. It is something we just have to get to; it is not something the Hindus alone or the Muslims alone can do. It is something we have to do together.”

Naseeruddin, who is known for his daring and bold nature, and also his unabashed political views, added, “Modi seems fond of headgear. I’d like to see him wear a skullcap someday… just wearing a skullcap would be a gesture. After his refusal to wear a skullcap at a function (in 2011), where the maulvis presented him with one, it is difficult to erase that memory. But if he does, it would be a gesture that ‘I am not separate from you. You and I are citizens of the same country. I have no aversion to you’. If he were to convince the Muslims of this country of that I think that would be a great help.”

PM Modi’s Third Tenure

Prime Minister Modi’s third tenure marks him as the second Indian leader, following founding Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, to secure a third consecutive term. On June 5, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously ratified a resolution appointing Narendra Modi as their leader. Subsequently, he was officially inaugurated as the Prime Minister on June 9.

PM Modi’s Comments On Secularism Spark Debate Amid BJP’s 2024 Campaign

May 18, 2024, 4:00 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statements emphasizing his commitment to “sabka saath, sabka vishwas” and his belief in true secularism have ignited a lively debate among political commentators. While some view these remarks as a reflection of Modi’s inclusive approach and emotional connection with all sections of society, including Muslims, critics argue that these statements contradict his previous electoral rhetoric.

Political analysts have pointed out that the Prime Minister’s comments come at a time when the BJP’s 2024 electoral campaign is in full swing. The party’s manifesto, known as the Sankalp Patra, focuses on Modi-centric welfare promises and subtly sidelines the Hindutva agenda, yet it remains notably silent on issues of Muslim backwardness. This deliberate omission raises questions about the party’s genuine commitment to inclusivity.

Despite the strategic use of the “Sabka Saath…” slogan, the BJP has been criticized for its past rhetoric and actions, which have often targeted the Muslim community. The second-tier BJP leadership has not shied away from branding the Opposition, particularly the Congress Party, as anti-Hindu. This has led to scepticism about the authenticity of Modi’s recent inclusive statements.

The BJP’s campaign strategy heavily revolves around Modi’s persona, with electoral promises termed as “Modi ki Guarantee” and targeted voters labelled as “Modi ka Parivar.” However, in the first phase of the election, the party leadership chose to critique the Congress manifesto, accusing it of promoting separatism and Muslim appeasement. This shift in focus to a more Muslim-centric narrative seemed at odds with Modi’s current messaging.

As the election progresses, the BJP appears to be recalibrating its approach. The party is now keen to project a version of inclusiveness and social cohesion, aiming to attract a broader voter base. This strategic shift is seen as an attempt to balance the concerns of both its core ideological supporters, nurtured by the RSS and a newer constituency of professional politicians and disillusioned voters who have joined the BJP in recent years.

The BJP’s grassroots presence, bolstered by its core supporters, allows it to experiment with new campaign strategies. The recent inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya exemplifies how the party leverages its ideological base to mobilize support. However, the newer pro-BJP political configuration remains fragile, as it consists of individuals with diverse ideological backgrounds who may not fully align with the Hindutva vision.

To maintain its political dominance, the BJP must address the expectations of both its traditional supporters and its newer allies. By highlighting Modi’s inclusive rhetoric and concerns for Muslims, the party hopes to strengthen its electoral prospects and consolidate its position. The outcome of this multifaceted campaign will be crucial in determining the BJP’s growth and sustainability as a political institution.

‘I Will Not Do Hindu-Muslim’: PM Modi Amid ‘Infiltrators’ Row

May 15, 2024, 12:26 pm

PM Narendra Modi has defended himself amid allegations that he was stoking divisions between Hindus and Muslims to win the Lok Sabha elections 2024, saying “the day I do Hindu-Muslim, I will be unworthy of public life” and “it is my resolve” that “I will not do Hindu-Muslim”.

On the same day, he filed his nomination papers to run for a third consecutive Lok Sabha term from the constituency, PM Narendra Modi made these comments in an interview with broadcaster CNN-News18 in Varanasi. He uploaded parts of the interview on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.

मैंने वोट बैंक के लिए कभी काम नहीं किया है, लेकिन जो गलत है उसे गलत कहकर रहूंगा! https://t.co/8mkxDBtoOW

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2024

“I believe people of my country will vote for me,” Modi said during the interview.

“The day I start talking about Hindu-Muslim (in politics) will be the day I lose my ability to lead a public life,” Modi said, speaking in Hindi. “I will not do Hindu-Muslim. That is my resolve.”

Modi also clarified his “infiltrators” and “those with more children” remarks, saying that he did not only talk about Muslims but spoke about every poor family.

“I am shocked. Who told you that whenever one talks of people with more children, the inference is they are Muslims? Why are you so unjust towards Muslims? This is the situation in poor families too. Where there is poverty, there are more children, irrespective of their social circle. I didn’t mention either Hindu or Muslim. I have said that one should have as many children as you can take care of. Don’t let a situation arise where the government has to take care of your children,” Modi said.

The Opposition, including the Congress, has accused Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of targeting minority Muslims to please their Hindu voters, which he and the party have denied.

Modi’s latest statement came days after his speech on April 21 in Rajasthan’s Banswara, where he, while critizing the Congress manifesto, said, “Pehle jab unki sarkar thi, unhone kaha tha ki desh ki sampatti par pehla adhikar Musalmanon ka hai. Iska matlab, ye sampatti ikhatti karke kisko baatenge? Jinke zyada bachche hain unko baatenge, ghuspaithiyon ko baatenge. Kya aapke mehnat ki kamayi ka paisa ghuspaithiyon ko diya jayega? Aapko manzoor hai yeh? (Earlier, when they were in power, they had said Muslims have the first right to the wealth of the nation. That means, who will they distribute this wealth to? They will give it to those who have more children, to infiltrators. Should your hard-earned money be given to infiltrators? Do you agree with this?).”

The Election Commission of India has received a complaint from the Congress alleging that Modi broke polling regulations on April 21 by making “deeply objectionable” remarks regarding Muslims in a speech. JP Nadda, the national head of the BJP, has been contacted by the commission regarding the complaint.

Varanasi District court orders Joint hearing for all 7 Gyanvapi cases

May 23, 2023, 1:48 pm

In a significant development, the Varanasi District Court has ruled that all seven cases related to the Gyanvapi dispute will be heard collectively. The decision comes after the court reserved its verdict following the hearing. The Hindu side had filed a petition requesting the consolidation of the cases.

With the court’s ruling, all the seven cases pertaining to the Gyanvapi matter will now be heard simultaneously. This consolidation is expected to streamline the legal proceedings and provide a unified platform for presenting arguments and evidence from both sides.

The Gyanvapi dispute centers around the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which is located adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The Hindu petitioners claim that the mosque was built upon the ruins of a Hindu temple. The case has been a subject of contention and legal battles for many years.The decision to hear all the cases together is aimed at facilitating a comprehensive examination of the evidence and arguments from all parties involved. It is anticipated that this consolidated hearing will contribute to a more efficient and expeditious resolution of the Gyanvapi dispute.

Gyanvapi mosque: SC agrees to hear tomorrow plea of Muslim side against HC’s order on determining age of ‘Shivling’

May 18, 2023, 3:50 pm

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for 19 May to consider an appeal challenging the order of the Allahabad High Court. The High Court had directed a “scientific survey,” which includes carbon dating, of a “Shivling” reportedly discovered at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during a videographic survey conducted last year.

A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala said it would hear on Friday the appeal filed by Gyanvapi mosque management committee against the High Court’s recent order for scientific investigation by ASI to determine the age of “Shivling”. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Gyanvapi mosque management committee, mentioned the matter for urgent hearing saying the Allahabad High Court has passed an order when the appeal is pending.

During the survey, a structure — claimed to be a “Shivling” by the Hindu side and a “fountain” by the Muslim side — was found in the mosque premises on May 16 last year during a court-mandated survey of the mosque located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.The High Court on May 12 set aside the Varanasi District judge’s order which had rejected the application for a scientific survey and carbon dating of the “Shivling” on October 14, 2022.

The High Court directed the Varanasi District judge to proceed, in accordance with the law, on the application by the Hindu worshippers for conducting a scientific probe of the “Shivling”.Petitioners Laxmi Devi and three others had filed a plea in the High Court, challenging the order lower court order.

Maharashtra CM Appeals for Peace After Trimbakeshwar Temple Incident

May 16, 2023, 4:16 pm

The Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, has strict guidelines set by the Temple Trust that prohibit the entry of non-Hindus into its premises.

Following an incident where a group of individuals allegedly attempted to enter the temple and offer a ‘chaddar’, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged people to maintain peace and cooperate with the authorities in maintaining law and order. In response to the incident, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed a special investigation team to conduct a thorough probe into the matter.

“Deputy CM of Maharashtra Devendra Fandanvis has ordered to constitute a special investigation team led by an ADG-level officer to probe the incident,” according to a statement issued by the Deputy CM’s office.

“An FIR has been filed and an SIT under the additional director general of police will investigate the matter,” Fadnavis said adding strict action will be taken against those found responsible.Inspector General of Police BG Shekhar told today that on May 13 security guards at the temple, which is considered an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus, prevented an attempt of a group of six to seven people to enter.

“There is peace in Trimbakeshwar and there’s no problem in the law and order situation. We will proceed with the investigation as per rules and regulations and will take further action on that basis,” he told.Meanwhile, according to a statement from the office of Devendra Fandanvis, the SIT will also probe a similar incident that happened last year.

Supreme Court postpones hearing on plea against scrapping of Muslim reservation in Karnataka

May 9, 2023, 1:34 pm

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a petition challenging the Karnataka Government’s decision to eliminate the 4% OBC reservation for Muslims until July. This was after the state government provided an assurance not to implement the decision until the next hearing. The bench, led by Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna, fixed the next hearing for July 25. The Karnataka government has also assured that no admissions or appointments will be made based on the government order that eliminates the OBC reservation until the next hearing.

During the hearing, the court has taken note of statements made by some political leaders on the issue and remarked such statements are not appropriate and not be made by public functionaries when the matter is in court.

The court’s remark came when Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing for the petitioner, apprised the court of the statement given by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought adjournment on the ground that he is before the Constitution Bench.

Earlier, the Karnataka government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending its decision to scrap four per cent OBC reservation for Muslims in the state. The state government also submitted that the provision of reservation on the basis of religion would also be contrary to the concept of secularism.

Karnataka government has filed the affidavit in response to various petitions challenging its decision to scrap four per cent OBC reservation for Muslims in the state.
In the affidavit, the Karnataka government said the petitioners herein have sought to give a colour to the exercise in question which is completely baseless.Karnataka government submitted that petitioners have directly approached the top court under Article 32 of the Constitution, without approaching the Karnataka High Court and therefore urged the top court to dismiss the petition on this ground alone.
It said that the Muslim community suffers no prejudice as they can avail the benefit of EWS reservation which is 10 per cent.

Karnataka: Cow vigilantes kill Muslim cattle trader

April 2, 2023, 2:56 pm

Cow vigilantes allegedly killed a man and assaulted two of his associates in Karnataka’s Ramanagara district, 20 km away from Bengaluru, on Saturday.

The accused, Puneet Kerehalli, stopped cattle trader Idris Pasha while he was transporting cattle. Idris provided papers from the cattle market, but Puneet demanded Rs 2 lakh and started beating him when he refused to pay the amount.

However, Idris’ dead body was discovered at the Sathnur Village in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka.

The police have booked Puneet Kerehalli, considered a leader of a “cow protection force,” and four others in connection with this case.

Tunisha started wearing hijab after meeting Sheezan Khan, says uncle

December 28, 2022, 6:48 pm

In the Tunisha Sharma death case, an intriguing new development has come in which the uncle of the popular television actor, Pawan Sharma claimed that Tunisha’s behavior and lifestyle changed after she met Sheezan Khan.

Meanwhile, Pawan Sharma also claimed that Tunisha started wearing a ‘Hijab’ (a headscarf worn by Muslim women) after meeting Sheezan Khan.

Talking to the media Pawan Sharma said, “Today, the police submitted in court that Sheezan had relations with other women as well. They should probe Tunisha’s death from all possible angles.”

Moreover, the police in the court said that for one-and-a-half-hour on the day of Tunisha’s death Sheezan and his secret girlfriend had a conversation. After this, it is assumed that Tunisha was angry with the conversation with the secret girlfriend.

The 20-year-old Tunisha committed suicide on 24 December in the washroom on the set of the television serial ‘Ali Baba Dastaan-E-Kabul’.

Earlier on Tuesday Actor Tunisha Sharma’s last rites were performed at Mira Road cremation ground in Mumbai and fans, family and members of the television and film industry bid a teary farewell.

However, on Sunday Sheezan was arrested on charges of abetment of suicide. Sheezan and Tunisha were in a relationship but broke up 15 days ago.

Furthermore, Tunisha was 20 year old and have worked in many TV serials like Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Gabbar Poonchwala, Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Internet Wala Love, and Ishq Subhan Allah.

Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, says Hindu-Muslim is being done to divert attention

December 24, 2022, 7:13 pm

Firing a fresh salvo at Bharatiya Janata Party Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, the Hindu-Muslim issue is being raised to divert attention from the real issues.

Earlier in the day Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra entered the national capital and held a mega public rally at the Red Fort.

Addressing the rally Rahul Gandhi said, “It is not Narendra Modi’s government. It is Ambani and Adani government. Hindu-Muslim is being done to divert attention from the real issues. Today degree holder youths are selling ‘pakoras’.”

Referring to Bhagwad Gita and Upanishads Rahul said, “In Bharat Jodo Yatra, dogs also came but no one harmed them. Cow, buffaloes, pigs, all animals came. This Yatra is like our India, I have not seen any hatred or violence among people while walking 2,800 km, I have not seen violence or hatred anywhere in the country. But when I turn on the TV, there is hatred all the time.”

Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also slammed BJP and said, “BJP is in fear due to Bharat Jodo Yatra and is taking the excuse of COVID. There is no COVID anywhere. Nothing happened to anyone. PM Modi himself does not wear a mask. All this is being done to create fear and break this Yatra.”

Moreover, Kamal Haasan also spoke at Red Fort and said, “Many people ask me why I am here. I am here as an Indian. My father was a Congressman. I had various ideologies and started my own political party. But when it comes to the country, all political party lines have to blur. I blurred that line and came here. I stood in front of the mirror and said to myself – this is the time when the country needs me the most. Then a voice came from inside me – ‘Kamal… do not help break India, help unite.”

However, on 7 September Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Andolan started and on Saturday it entered the national capital. Furthermore, from Haryana foot march entered Delhi after starting from NHPC metro station, Faridabad around 6 am, and after that, it also visited Rajghat.

Charges framed against ex-AAP Tahir Hussain, nine others by Delhi Police

December 6, 2022, 2:32 pm

Delhi court frames charges against AAP leader Tahir Hussain and others in a case related to stone pelting and rioting in the 2020 Delhi riots case.

Meanwhile, in this case, the other accused Umar Khalid, and Khalid Saifi were acquitted of the charges.

The Court observed that the allegations leveled against Khalid appear to be umbrella conspiracy rather than conspiracy for the incident probed in this case.

While framing charges against all the accused including Tahir Hussain, Kadakduma Court Judge Pulastya Pramachala has said that due to stone pelting on the police team by the mob on the road outside the house of the accused Tahir Hussain, the police officers had to save their lives. Had to step back and retreat to save lives.

Moreover, the court stated, “All accused, including former councilor Tahir Hussain, Riyasat Ali, Gulfam, Shah Alam, Rashid Saifi, Arshad Qayyum, Liyakat Ali, Mohd Shadab, and other unknown persons, were involved in targeting Hindus and their properties.

The Court observed in its observation that all the accused were involved in a conspiracy to target Hindus and their acts were aimed at breaking the harmony between the communities of Muslims and Hindus. The accused disturbed public peace through his actions.

“This mob comprising of accused persons and other unknown persons, continuously indulged in pelting of stones and petrol bombs towards other properties including wherein this parking lot was situated. This property was under the use of persons from the Hindu community. The members of this mob broke open the lock of parking in this property, entered into this property, assaulted the persons, vandalized, and set on fire the property and vehicles parked there. These acts of the mob make it clear that their objective was to harm Hindus in their body and property to a possible extent,” the order stated.

However, Congress leader Rashid Alvi accused BJP and said, “They are criminals. There is no need to turn the case in terms of Hindus and Muslims. Unfortunately, it is the BJP-led central government who is responsible for what happened in Delhi.”

“His name may be a Muslim name. This is not about Hindus or Muslims. If he is an accused he should be punished,” the Congress leader said.

Muslim woman converts to marry Hindu man in MP

November 19, 2022, 1:35 pm

We have always heard Hindu women convert themselves to Muslims for marrying a Muslim man but in the Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh, a 19-year-old Muslim girl converted and tied the knot with a 22-year-old Hindu man on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the girl, Naznin Bano now Nancy, and Deepak Goswami met each other through the TikTok app and their friendship turned into love. They are residents of Kumbhraj in the Guna district.

“We met through TikTok in 2019. I had messaged him on Tik Tok only and then we started talking to each other. I took a phone from him and started calling him but my family members snatched the phone. They also beat up me when they saw the phone in my hand. Deepak lives in the next gully to my house. I need security, I want to stay in Kumbhraj city only,” Nancy said.

Nancy further added, “I got engaged to my aunt’s son in Indore, but I did not like the boy. I had made it clear that I will marry only Deepak. We came here to the temple and got married according to the rituals. Everyone respects me, I feel very good.”

“Her family members used to beat her a lot. She told me that she cannot stay there, she wants to stay with me. Her family members also threatened her that if she talks to me then they will kill her. Later, my wedding was fixed on March 20, 2022, and she asked me that I will not marry anyone. As a result, I did not marry. On May 13, we went to Ahmedabad. After that, I got the contact number of Mandsaur’s Chaitanya Singh Rajput. He asked me to come here and we got married following all the legal procedures of conversion and rituals,” Deepak said.

However, in the last six months, five Muslims have adopted the Hindu religion.

Varanasi Court dismisses Muslim’s side plea in Gyanvapi Mosque case

November 17, 2022, 5:43 pm

The Anjuman Islamia Masjid committee’s plea has been dismissed by the Varanasi Fast Track Court on Thursday.

The plea of the Anjuman Islamia Masjid committee was challenging the maintainability of a suit to hand over possession of the Gyanvapi Mosque premises to the Hindu side.

Meanwhile, the court defers hearing till 2 December. Another petition was filed by Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sanstha in the fast-track court of Varanasi.

After the alleged Shivling was found Kiran Singh, wife of Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sanstha President Jitendra Singh Vishen, and others filed the petition.

Moreover, the Hindu side wants the immediate beginning of the prayer of Swayambhu Jyotirlinga Bhagwan Vishweshwar. The petition also demands handing over the entire Gyanvapi complex and banning the entry of Muslims inside the premises.

Under Order 7/Rule 11 the court said that “this matter is not maintainable.”

The Hindu side Advocate Anupam Dwivedi said, “Varanasi Court dismisses the plea filed by the Masjid committee challenging the maintainability of the suit in the Gyanvapi Mosque case. The next hearing is on December 1.”

However, on the premises of the Gyanvapi Mosque Muslim side is allowed to offer prayers till the matter is in court.

Hyderabad: Depicting harmony, brotherhood Muslim man installs Ganesh idol

September 8, 2022, 4:32 pm

Amid the recent reports of tensions in Telangana, a Muslim man has installed a Ganesha idol in Hyderabad depicting communal harmony and brotherhood.

A resident of Ram Nagar Mohd Siddiqui has installed the Ganesh idol with his friends which was decorated with lavish lights and garlands.

Meanwhile, for 18 years Mohd Siddique had been installing Ganesh to give a message that everybody should live together.

“Even our friends don’t have the feeling of Hindu and Muslim, they come to our Masjid. My friends are Hindus and when I do iftar they participate in it. I take all the permission for the installation idol, I did an annadan. I have got a lot of development and the people in the area respect me a lot. The laddu is 251 kg and Hanuman and Garuda are flying atop. So we will immerse the idol on the 9th day,” Siddique said.

Moreover, one of Siddique’s friends Vardhan Reddy came from LB Nagar to take the blessings of lord Ganesh.

“Every year we come here and see the idol. Murthy is very good and after doing Pooja good things start to happen. A Muslim person installing an idol. Hindus and Muslims together are celebrating this festival and they come and celebrate our festivals. We go and celebrate their festivals,” Reddy said.

However, Venkatesh Sharma said that for 12 years on Ganesh Chaturthi the friends’ group has been installing the idol on Ganesh.

“It’s been 12 years since the Ganesh idol is being installed on Ganesh Chaturthi. All the friends celebrate together here. Siddiqui not only installs the Murthy but also participates in the poojas. Feels very nice. Without any feelings for the rich and the poor, they celebrate the festival. Here we can see no caste or religious differences,” Sharma said.

Karnataka: Mandya sets example of harmony, amidst communal tensions

September 1, 2022, 12:15 pm

Despite controversies in some places of Karnataka that are making rounds regarding Ganesha festival celebrations, Mandya has set an example of communal harmony. In Mandya, both the communities of Hindus and Muslims are celebrating the Ganesh festival together.

Both communities people are celebrating this festival with great enthusiasm and they have decorated the pandal with garlands and flowers. Meanwhile, to all the attendee people also distributed food items and ‘prasad’.

Moreover, one of the residents Mohamad Zakir said for the last 17 years they have been celebrating this festival through which they want to give the message of communal harmony.

“Harmony and love are more important than any other communal thing, we wanted to establish the Ganesha idol and give a message to society. We are doing it for the last 17 years. There was not much communal atmosphere and Hindu-Muslim issues earlier, it started only due to politics. I would like to request whoever creates such tensions to please allow us to live peacefully,” the local resident Zakir said.

However, in the celebration of Yatish N, the SP of the district also participated and said people are celebrating the festival peacefully.

“The festival is being celebrated at more than 1800 places. Here also, the festival is being celebrated peacefully, and there is no issue in Mandya as of now. We have made sufficient arrangements for the festivals,” the SP said.