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A group of Muslims leaders and ulema led by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind ( Mehmood Madani group) today met Prime Minister Narnedra Modi and appreciated his stand on the issue of Triple Talaq. Prime Minister told them that the Muslim community should not allow the issue of Triple Talaq to be politicized.
“They appreciated the Prime Minister’s stand on the issue of Triple Talaq’ said an official release from PMO.
The Prime Minister said, democracy’s greatest strength is harmony and amity. Emphasizing that the Government does not have any right to discriminate among citizens, Mr Modi said, India’s speciality has been its unity in diversity.
He said, the new generation in India must not be allowed to fall victim to the rising global tide of extremism. Noting that terrorism is a major challenge, the delegation expressed a common resolve to combat it with all their might.
They said, it is the Muslim community’s responsibility that under no circumstances should anyone compromise the nation’s security or well-being. They added that the community would never allow any conspiracy against India to succeed.
Expressing concern at the situation in Kashmir valley, members of the delegation said that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi can resolve the issue. The delegation also appreciated the implementation of minority welfare schemes under the Union Government.
Members of the delegation also mentioned the progress made by their institutions, in Government initiatives such as cashless transactions, start-ups, and the Hackathon recently organized by NITI Aayog.
Praising the Prime Minister’s vision, members of the delegation expressed hope that the nationwide trust that he has among the people, will ensure prosperity and well-being of all segments of society.
They said, the Muslim community is keen to be an equal partner in the making of New India.
Speaking on the occasion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said, the whole world is looking at India today and it is the responsibility of all segments of Indian society to take the nation forward. Leaders from the delegation agreed with Mr Doval and said that the objective should be to take the country forward, together, following the Prime Minister’s call of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.
The members of the delegation included President of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Maulana Qari Syed Mohammad Usman Mansurpuri, General Secretary of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Maulana Mahmood A Madani, President – Anjuman-i-Islam, Mumbai Dr. Zahir I Kazi, Prof Akhtarul Wasey and Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal.