Jamiat chief urges CJI to take suo motu action over Assam CM's 'Miya Muslim' remarks
New Delhi, Aug 31: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Saturday urged Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to take suo motu action over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'Miya Muslims' remarks, asserting that they constitute a "blatant betrayal of constitutional principles".
Jamiat president Maulana Mahmood Madani has written a letter to the CJI, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda, highlighting the "series of unconstitutional remarks" made by the Assam chief minister and calling for immediate action, a statement by the prominent Muslim body said.
The Jamiat chief has expressed grave concern over the recent "anti-Muslim" remarks made by Sarma, it said.
Madani emphasized that these statements are not only highly inappropriate but also constitute a "blatant betrayal of constitutional principles".
He also urged the CJI to take suo moto action to put an end to these divisive comments.
Madani pointed out that the role of the chief minister, as defined by the Constitution, mandates impartiality and justice for all citizens.
"However, Chief Minister Sarma continues to disregard these fundamental responsibilities. In a recent assembly session, the chief minister brazenly declared, 'I will take a side; this is my ideology', and further added, 'I will not allow Miya Muslims to take over Assam'," the Jamiat statement said.
These "inflammatory statements" come at a time when more than "thirty groups of miscreants" in Upper Assam have threatened Bengali Muslims to vacate the region, the Jamiat claimed.
Madani underscored that in such sensitive times, it is crucial for the chief minister to work towards fostering communal harmony rather than emboldening such miscreants with divisive rhetoric.
He warned that Sarma's statements are likely to exacerbate social unrest and deepen the already existing ethnic and religious divides in Assam.
Furthermore, Madani noted that by referring to a linguistic and religious minority as "Miya" in a derogatory manner, the chief minister is attempting to relegate them to the status of second-class citizens, the statement said.
Additionally, by making unfounded claims such as Assam becoming a Muslim-majority state by 2041, and labelling any form of dissent as "jihad", the chief minister is "spreading hatred and communal venom", the Jamiat said.
In his letter, Madani mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment at the beginning of his third term, when he stated the Constitution was our guiding principle.
Asserting that he would take sides, Sarma on Tuesday had said he would not let 'Miya' Muslims "take over" Assam.
Sarma was speaking in the assembly on the admissibility of adjournment motions moved by the opposition parties to discuss the law and order situation in the state in the wake of the gangrape of a 14-year-old girl in Nagaon.
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'Red' alert for severe thunderstorms, hailstorms issued in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A "red" alert for severe thunderstorms and hailstorms was issued for Delhi late on Sunday evening, with some parts of the national capital placed under an "orange" alert, as residents were advised to be prepared for potentially-disruptive weather conditions.
A "red" alert stands for "take action", indicating severe weather conditions.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hailstorms, dust storms and moderate rainfall, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 80 kmph, are very likely over the city, with some areas expected to witness moderate thunderstorm activity.
The IMD said a "red" alert has been issued for Outer North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, West Delhi, Southwest Delhi, parts of North Delhi, Central Delhi, Northeast Delhi and Shahdara, while South Delhi, Southeast Delhi and parts of North Delhi remain under an "orange" alert. Similar thunderstorm conditions are also likely at isolated places across various locations in Delhi-NCR.
The weather office warned of likely impacts, including the breaking of large tree branches, uprooting of weak or old trees, lightning strikes at vulnerable locations, such as tall trees and electric poles, and disruption of municipal services.
"Damage to kutcha houses, huts and weak structures, partial collapse of boundary walls, difficult driving conditions and possible road accidents are also likely. Vehicles may also be damaged due to falling branches or debris," it said.
Residents have been advised to move to safe buildings, avoid weak structures and stay away from windows during the storm.
Authorities have cautioned against taking shelter under trees or going near water bodies and advised people to unplug electrical equipment and avoid contact with metallic objects, water taps and pipes. People have also been asked to park vehicles in safe locations and, if caught during the storm while driving, to pull over safely and remain inside the vehicle.
They have further been advised to stay away from electric poles and power lines and remain alert to flying debris, officials said.
