The police in the country’s capital Delhi have issued a notice, warning of potential consequences for mentioning Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza in speeches, has sparked criticism. This has been reported by Inquilab.
Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali, All India Muslim Personal Law Board spokesperson and Welfare Party of India national president Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, and lawyer MR Shamshad have denounced the police notice, asserting that the police action is completely wrong and the praying for the victims is an integral part of worship in Islam stated Maqtoob Media.
Muslim leaders have argued that the directive infringes upon both freedom of expression and religious freedom, Articles 19 and 25 of the Indian Constitution. This development occurs as mosques worldwide join in Palestine solidarity, with Friday prayers witnessed speeches and prayers dedicated to the Palestinian cause.The Inquilab also reported that the cops intervened during prayers at a mosque in Old Delhi, pressuring an imam not to mention Palestine.
Yesterday, November 14, a peaceful protest by women’s groups called nationwide, was sought to be prevented in Mumbai, it is reported.
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