Mohammed Zubair criticises inaction against Yati Narasinghanand’s hate speeches, tags PM Modi
New Delhi: Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair has raised concerns over the lack of legal action against Yati Narasinghanand, a controversial priest from Uttar Pradesh, known for his hate speeches targeting Muslims and Islam. Zubair pointed out that despite multiple FIRs lodged against him over the past four years, authorities have not taken any significant steps.
In a series of posts on X, Zubair highlighted Narasinghanand's recent inflammatory statement, where he urged people to burn effigies of Prophet Mohammed during Dussehra celebrations. “If you have to burn effigies on every Dussehra, then burn the effigies of Mohammad,” the priest reportedly said. According to Zubair, this is just the latest in a series of derogatory comments made by Narasinghanand that have gone unchecked.
There are hundreds of derogatory and hateful videos from public forums of Yati Narasinghanand targeting Muslims, Islam and Prophet Mohammed. He has been doing this for the past 4 years. You'll hardly see any legal action taken by Police. The max they do is, file an FIR under weak… https://t.co/VaDo8sKPdQ
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) October 4, 2024
Zubair noted that while FIRs have been registered against Narasinghanand for his remarks, including those targeting BJP women politicians, the police have only filed weak charges, failing to take any serious action. He tagged the Uttar Pradesh Police and Ghaziabad Police, questioning why such speeches continue without facing stringent legal consequences.
In another post, Zubair addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the state police, urging immediate action. “Hello @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn, @myogiadityanath @myogioffice @Uppolice @dgpup. Act now against this hate! Why has the state given this self-proclaimed Hindu priest a free run to target the Muslim community and Prophet Mohammed?” Zubair asked, adding that Narasinghanand has been regularly making provocative speeches.
Hello @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn, @myogiadityanath @myogioffice @Uppolice @dgpup
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) October 4, 2024
Act now against this hate!
Why has the state given this self proclaimed Hindu Priest a free run to target the Muslim community and Prophet Mohammed. Yati Narasinghanand has been… https://t.co/VaDo8sLn3o
He further questioned what the government stands to gain by not taking action against the priest and tagged prominent opposition leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in his posts.
In a separate post directed at Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Zubair sought clarity on whether there will be any legal action against hate mongers who, in the guise of Hindu priests, have been abusing Muslims and Prophet Mohammed for years. He emphasised the need for urgent intervention, tagging Rijiju and the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
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IPL final shifted for bigger stadium, not ticket issue: Shivakumar
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday rubbished allegations that the IPL final venue was shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad due to the distribution of tickets to MLAs.
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said the reason for the shift could be the availability of a larger stadium in Ahmedabad.
“Ahmedabad has a large stadium and can accommodate more spectators. That must be the reason the IPL final was shifted there. There is no connection between ticket distribution to MLAs and the venue change,” he said.
When asked about reports linking the venue shift to MLAs demanding tickets, he quipped, “In some places, 50 per cent of tickets are reserved.”
When reporters said the BCCI had indicated that the decision was linked to ticket issues, he responded, “Let them make such statements. I will respond appropriately.”
Bengaluru was originally expected to host the final as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the defending champions.
Ahmedabad will host the IPL final for a second successive season on May 31, the BCCI announced earlier in the day, while allotting Qualifier 1 to Dharamsala and two other playoff games to New Chandigarh.
The board, however, said the final venue was shifted “owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCI’s established guidelines and protocols.”
Shivakumar declined to comment on the revocation of the suspension of Muslim leaders in Davanagere, saying it was a party decision.
Regarding the removal of MLC Naseer Ahmed as CM Siddaramaiah’s political secretary, he said the chief minister had already spoken on the matter.
“The CM has his own information. Party office-bearers have provided guidance. He was given certain responsibilities, which he did not handle properly, which is why he was removed,” Shivakumar said.
On MLC Abdul Jabbar, who resigned as the state Congress minority cell chief and was later expelled from the party, he said Jabbar had submitted his resignation, which the party accepted.
The Congress in Karnataka faced internal dissent in April when several Muslim leaders objected to the party fielding Samarth Shamanur as its candidate for the recently held Davanagere South Assembly bypoll.
They demanded that a Muslim candidate be fielded, citing the constituency’s substantial Muslim population. The party subsequently took disciplinary action against three leaders, including Jabbar and MLC Ahmed.
When asked about his and the CM’s visit to Delhi, he said, “We will go when the high command calls us. It is not appropriate to go without being called.”
On Congress supporting TVK in Tamil Nadu, Shivakumar said the decision was taken to keep the "BJP out of power and strengthen secular forces." Elections to the 234 Assembly constituencies were held on April 23, and the results were announced on May 4.
The Congress party, a long-time ally of the DMK, announced its support for TVK to form a government in Tamil Nadu and severed ties with the Dravidian major.
The incumbent DMK was trounced by the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by Vijay, who secured 108 seats. “Despite pressure from the AIADMK and BJP, TVK did not align with them. Our party has taken this decision in the interest of secular forces and the welfare of Tamil Nadu,” Shivakumar said.
