On December 2, 2024, Farooq Abdullah, President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), voiced concerns over the growing insecurity among Muslims in India, asserting that the government must ensure equal treatment for all communities. Abdullah, a former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, urged the government to uphold the principles of the Indian Constitution, emphasizing that discrimination based on religion has no place in the country.
“There is no doubt that Muslims are feeling unsafe,” Abdullah stated, urging the government to stop any actions that contribute to this sense of insecurity. He remarked that the idea of discriminating against India’s Muslim population, which comprises approximately 24 crore people, was untenable, saying, “24 crore Muslims cannot be thrown into the ocean.” He further stressed the need for religious equality, reminding the government that the Constitution guarantees protection against such discrimination. “The government should treat Muslims equally,” he asserted.
Abdullah also raised concerns about the current political climate and warned against undermining constitutional values. “If they destroy the Constitution, where will India remain?” he asked, highlighting the risks posed by actions that could erode India’s secular framework.
In parallel, Congress MP Imran Masood criticized recent decisions by lower courts that allowed surveys at religious places, suggesting that these actions could lead to further unrest in the country. Masood called for the Supreme Court to intervene, stating that such rulings threatened to cause anarchy. “The Places of Worship Act of 1991 is clear. There should be no anarchy in the country,” he said, adding that allowing claims about religious sites could spark chaos. He argued that the Supreme Court must step in to prevent further escalation.
Masood’s comments echoed broader concerns regarding the potential consequences of judicial decisions related to religious places. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Alok Sharma and Priya Mishra also approached the Supreme Court, seeking to limit lower court rulings on this matter.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.
