While Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan had become mayors of New York and London, Muslims in India could not even become VCs of universities, claimed Madani (in pic), adding that even if someone progressed he would be put in jail, like Azam Khan NEW DELHI: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) president Maulana Arshad Madani’s remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims while citing the example of Al-Falah University, which is under the scanner in the Delhi blast probe, have triggered a storm. Accusing the govt of working relentlessly to ensure that Muslims don’t progress, Madani claimed that while Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan could become the mayors of New York and London, respectively, Muslims in India cannot even become vice chancellors of universities.”And even if someone does, they will be sent to jail, like Azam Khan. Look at what is happening today with Al-Falah. He (the founder) is in jail, and how many years he will spend in jail, no one knows,” Madani, chief of one of the two JUH factions, said, speaking at a session at Jamiat headquarters in Delhi Saturday.The founder of Al-Falah University, Jawed Siddiqui, is in custody of the Enforcement Directorate. Besides the current probe, it is alleged that Siddiqui was held in Delhi in an earlier case following a complaint of cheating and spent over two years in Tihar jail. He came out on bail in Feb 2004 and was later acquitted in the case by court the next year, after he and his brother agreed to make repayments.Madani said, “The govt, since the time India got freedom, has been working on preventing Muslims from raising their heads. It is the result of this that today you hear people saying that there is a lack of leadership among Muslims.” Citing a Hindi idiom, he said the govt wants the Muslims “to feel the ground slipping under their feet”, and “it is happening…”BJP netas hit back on Sunday over Madani’s remarks. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla told PTI, “In the name of vote bank, the ‘bhaijann of appeasement’ and the ‘aatanki bachao jamaat (save terrorists group)’ has become active.” He added, “Arshad Madani ji, leave aside this talk of mayor; this country has seen Muslims becoming president, vice president, chief justice, home minister. The biggest artists and businessmen have also come from the Muslim community.” BJP member Shahnawaz Hussain slammed Madani’s statement as “very irresponsible”.However, some Congress netas saw merit in Madani’s remarks. Former MP Sandeep Dikshit said, “This govt has launched a very systematic campaign against a particular religion.” At the same time, he made it clear that Madani’s linking the issue to Al-Falah is not right. “I hope that in the case of Al-Falah doctors, the NIA will conduct an impartial probe,” he said.Congress’ Rashid Alvi said, “Take strict action against those who are responsible, who are terrorists, spreading terror, breaking the law, whoever they may be. But that doesn’t mean you destroy the entire university,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSuicide Bombers Storm Pakistan’s FC Headquarters In Peshawar As Explosions Rock High-Security ZoneJustice Surya Kant, Known For Article 370 Ruling And Pegasus Scrutiny, Takes Oath As India’s New CJI’We May Have Run Away!’: Cyril Ramaphosa’s Joke To PM Modi on Hosting G20 Summit Sparks LaughterHow AQ Khan Became ‘Merchant Of Death’ And Triggered Musharraf’s Outrage, Reveals Ex CIA OperativeIndia, Canada Restart Trade Talks, Aim For $50-Bn Trade By 2030 As Pm Modi Meets Mark CarneyIndia, Italy Launch Joint Initiative To Counter Terror Financing As PM Modi Meets MeloniPiyush Goyal Meets PM Netanyahu, President Herzog As India-Israel FTA Talks Gain Momentum‘Sindh May Return To India Again’: Rajnath Singh’s Big Remark On India-Pakistan Border’No Longer Optional’: PM Modi Calls For UNSC Reforms At IBSA Meet; Urges United Stand Against Terror‘Extensive Misinformation’: French Navy Slams Pakistan Media Report Over Op Sindoor Claims123PhotostoriesOnce Akshay Kumar, late Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee’s co-star, THIS actor lost everything and was forced to work as a watchmanKalyani Priyadarshan birthday special: Best fashionable moments7 interesting ways to ensure your kids eat eggsAishwarya Rai Bachchan’s approach to raising a confident daughterRoyal babies of 2025: A look at the famous Royal kidsTeaching kids: Who is a stranger? Understanding safe vs. unsafe peopleTop 7 baby names inspired by Lord ShivaHow to make Indian-style kimchi at home for a probiotic boost5 common mistakes people make on the first dateAamir Khan uses careful craft and smart scripts to build films that connect123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingChip KellyAuston Matthews InjuryCola Social Security PaymentsBrittany MahomesCanada Citizenship ActMichael IrvinSmriti MandhanaJosh Allen InjuryTejas CrashFortnite Chapter 7 Leaked
While Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan had become mayors of New York and London, Muslims in India could not even become VCs of universities, claimed Madani (in pic), adding that even if someone progressed he would be put in jail, like Azam Khan
NEW DELHI: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) president Maulana Arshad Madani’s remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims while citing the example of Al-Falah University, which is under the scanner in the Delhi blast probe, have triggered a storm. Accusing the govt of working relentlessly to ensure that Muslims don’t progress, Madani claimed that while Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan could become the mayors of New York and London, respectively, Muslims in India cannot even become vice chancellors of universities.“And even if someone does, they will be sent to jail, like Azam Khan. Look at what is happening today with Al-Falah. He (the founder) is in jail, and how many years he will spend in jail, no one knows,” Madani, chief of one of the two JUH factions, said, speaking at a session at Jamiat headquarters in Delhi Saturday.The founder of Al-Falah University, Jawed Siddiqui, is in custody of the Enforcement Directorate. Besides the current probe, it is alleged that Siddiqui was held in Delhi in an earlier case following a complaint of cheating and spent over two years in Tihar jail. He came out on bail in Feb 2004 and was later acquitted in the case by court the next year, after he and his brother agreed to make repayments.Madani said, “The govt, since the time India got freedom, has been working on preventing Muslims from raising their heads. It is the result of this that today you hear people saying that there is a lack of leadership among Muslims.” Citing a Hindi idiom, he said the govt wants the Muslims “to feel the ground slipping under their feet”, and “it is happening…”BJP netas hit back on Sunday over Madani’s remarks. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla told PTI, “In the name of vote bank, the ‘bhaijann of appeasement’ and the ‘aatanki bachao jamaat (save terrorists group)’ has become active.” He added, “Arshad Madani ji, leave aside this talk of mayor; this country has seen Muslims becoming president, vice president, chief justice, home minister. The biggest artists and businessmen have also come from the Muslim community.” BJP member Shahnawaz Hussain slammed Madani’s statement as “very irresponsible”.However, some Congress netas saw merit in Madani’s remarks. Former MP Sandeep Dikshit said, “This govt has launched a very systematic campaign against a particular religion.” At the same time, he made it clear that Madani’s linking the issue to Al-Falah is not right. “I hope that in the case of Al-Falah doctors, the NIA will conduct an impartial probe,” he said.Congress’ Rashid Alvi said, “Take strict action against those who are responsible, who are terrorists, spreading terror, breaking the law, whoever they may be. But that doesn’t mean you destroy the entire university,” he said.
