Our Correspondent / New Delhi
India’s prominent Muslim organisation, the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of ‘barbarism, violence and lawlessness’ in the country.
The Central Advisory Council of Jamaat at its meeting observed that that moral depravity in the country is increasing with terror and barbarism becoming quite common.
“Vulgarity, prejudice and narrow-mindedness is gaining popularity. Mounting violence against the weak and weaker sections of society are symptoms of this increasing trend. On the other hand, crime against girls, adultery and rape are also increasing very fast. Anti-social elements are attacking Dalits and minorities. Incidents of violence are growing by the day. This beastly attitude is being normalized and gaining acceptance with the righteous element of society becoming helpless against the criminals and mischief-makers”, observed Jammat Central Advisory Council.
According to the JIH Council the most regrettable aspect of the prevailing situation is the complete desertion of the sense of responsibility, dereliction of duty and irresponsible behavior by the government and its law and order machinery. Those in the highest echelons of power remain silent over the atrocities committed against Dalits and minorities even as the organizations backing the government keep supporting and encouraging criminals and those committing mob-violence. The Central Advisory Council appeals to the government to ensure that the law of the land is enforced and respected, to guarantee that criminals are punished and penalized, to control those supporting and encouraging criminals and urge those in positions of power and responsibilityto improve the situation through their statements.
The JIH Central Advisory Council feels that the training of the government agencies and government machinery must also receive central focus. They should be cleansed of prejudice and narrow-mindedness. Respect for women should be inculcated in them. It must become mandatory for them to respect the law and action must be taken against corruption and financial irregularities.
The Central Advisory Council feels that besides the government it is also the responsibility of social and religious leaders and the media to keep compassion and love alive in society. It is regrettable that social leaders are silent and indifferent to the situation, a large section of media is busy spreading fake news, promoting hate and prejudice, supporting criminals and proving the oppressed to be guilty and encouraging consumerism and vulgarity.
The Central Advisory Council appealed to the social and religious leaders and the media to realize their responsibility and play its role in finding a solution to stop the oppression, violence, barbarism and moral depravity that is engulfing our nation.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind appeals to the general public that instead of being influenced by the people who spread evil they must divert their efforts in reforming society and focus on the moral training and character-building of the younger generation.
Govt must shed its narrow mindedness
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind said that, after coming to power, the BJP should shed its earlier narrow mindedness and it must ensure equal opportunities for progress and equal dispensation of justice to every section of society in the country. In a 5-day session of its Central Advisory Council which was conducted in Shantapuram – Kerala, the Jamaat reminded the BJP-led Government at the centre about its obligation of discharging its constitutional responsibilities. The meeting was chaired by Ameer (President) of the Jamaat, Syed Sadatullah Hussaini.
The JIH Advisory Council has deliberated on Parliamentary elections, triple talaq bill, NRC, other current national, international issues. The Council has also expressed its deep concerns about the explosive and deplorable situation of the Muslim world. It said, “Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq were already victims of global imperialist struggle and ambition and now the internal situation in Sudan is inviting the intervention of foreign powers. On the other hand, the skirmishes between Saudi Arabia and Iran can lead to a major war in the region. America, Israel and other powers are pushing these countries towards that situation.”
The NRC issue in Assam
The JIH Central Advisory Council is deeply concerned over lakhs of citizens especially Muslims being declared as foreigners and efforts to take away their legal and constitutional rights through the NRC process in Assam. The people who were not included in the NRC list will have to present additional documentary evidence before the tribunal. The dictatorial manner in which the tribunal has been refusing to accept these evidences and rejecting these documents merely on the basis of typographical errors has exposed the biased nature of the tribunal. It is very oppressive and criminal to stipulate that even if a single member of the family fails to prove his citizenship then the entire family shall not be registered in the NRC. After the tribunal rejects the application, all doors to the registration of citizenship are closed.
The JIH Central Advisory Council is also seriously concerned that despite all assurances of the Supreme Court, at the level of officers and the tribunal there is a lot of bias and prejudice. There is a possibility that the deadline of 31st July for registration of citizenship may not be met.