Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has passed several revolutions, one of which includes opposing the Uniform Civil Code as the government wants to abolish the Muslim Personal Law by imposing a UCC. It is motivated by vote bank politics
The annual General Session of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) discussed and passed resolutions opposing the Uniform Civil Code, the rise in Islamophobia, madrassa autonomy and personal law, among other issues.
“The present government wants to abolish the Muslim Personal Law by imposing a Uniform Civil Code, which is motivated by vote bank politics and not ensuring the protection of fundamental constitutional rights,” the JUH resolution stated.
The 34th General Session of the prominent Muslim body, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, began on Friday under the presidentship of its chief Maulana Mahmood Madani. Jamiat’s three-day plenary session will be organised at the Ramlila ground in New Delhi on Sunday.
The organisation passed several resolutions, including one on the alleged rise in the hate campaign and Islamophobia in the country.
“The rise in Islamophobia, besides cases of hatred and incitement against the Muslim community, has increased to an alarming level in our country in the recent past,” the Jaimiat alleged.
The most regrettable point is that though the government is aware of these developments, it prefers to adopt an ostrich-like approach,” it alleged.
Among the steps Jamiat proposed should be taken included strict action against elements and the media engaged in spreading hatred.
The Jamiat also sought a separate law should be enacted to specifically punish those who incite violence against minorities.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Mahmood Madani said, “India is our country. As much as this country belongs to Narendra Modi and Mohan Bhagwat, equally, this country belongs to Mahmood. Neither Mahmood is one inch ahead of them nor they are one inch ahead of Mahmood.”
Mahmood Madani also expressed concern over the alleged rise in Islamophobia and hate speech in the country.
Other important resolutions passed by the Jamiat on Friday included effective measures to ensure voter registration and larger participation in elections.
