"There are many Hussain Obamas here", Himanta Sarma's tweet trigger controversy
Assam: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stirred controversy on Friday with a remark following former US President Barack Obama's recent comments on the protection of Muslims in India. Sarma claimed that there are many "Hussain Obamas" in the country and stated that the state police would act according to its priorities. The opposition criticized the Assam Chief Minister's statement.
Sarma's remark came in response to a journalist's tweet regarding Obama's interview with CNN on Thursday, where the former US President mentioned the importance of protecting the Muslim minority in a predominantly Hindu India if he were to meet with US President Joe Biden.
The journalist Rohini Singh's sarcastic tweet questioned whether an FIR (First Information Report) had been filed in Guwahati against Obama for allegedly hurting sentiments. The tweet appeared to allude to the filing of FIRs against opposition leaders in Assam for their remarks in various parts of the country.
In reply, Sarma tweeted, "There are many Hussain Obamas in India itself. We should prioritize taking care of them before considering going to Washington. The Assam police will act according to our own priorities."
Sarma's comment followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement at a joint White House press conference with President Biden, where he claimed that there is no discrimination in India based on caste or religion, as his government adheres to the Constitution, which is founded on the principles of democracy.
Opposition leaders reacted to Sarma's remark. Congress spokesperson and social media head Supriya Shrinate questioned the Indian government's stance on the matter and referred to Sarma's insinuation about President Obama being Muslim and the need to teach Indian Muslims a lesson.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also criticized Sarma's tweet, implying that it confirmed the validity of Barack Obama's comments.
Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale highlighted the perceived contradiction between Prime Minister Modi's statement on non-discrimination and Sarma's remark, characterizing it as a veiled threat and exposing the alleged hypocrisy and lies of the Indian government on the international stage.
Barack Obama's comments in the CNN interview expressed concerns that India may face division if the rights of religious and ethnic minorities are not protected. He emphasized the need to safeguard the rights of ethnic minorities in India to prevent potential fragmentation within the country.
The controversial remark made by Chief Minister Sarma has sparked a heated debate, drawing attention to issues of religious tolerance and minority rights in India.
There are many Hussain Obama in India itself. We should prioritize taking care of them before considering going to Washington. The Assam police will act according to our own priorities. https://t.co/flGy2VY1eC
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 23, 2023
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Dakshina Kannada Qazi declares Eid-Ul-Adha celebration on May 28
Bengaluru: The State Moon Sighting Committee has announced that Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) will be celebrated across Karnataka on May 28, as there were no confirmed reports of the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah from any state in the country.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the committee held on Sunday evening at the office of the Karnataka State Waqf Board on Cunningham Road in Bengaluru.
Committee members said the announcement was made after gathering information regarding moon sighting from various districts of Karnataka as well as moon sighting committees in other states.
Dakshina Kannada Qazi Al-Haj Twaka Ahmed Musliar also made similar announcement adding that Eid-Ul-Adha will be celebrated on May 28 in Dakshina Kannada district.
