Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind seeks Assam CM’s removal over mass evictions, hate speech
New Delhi: The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH) has demanded the immediate removal of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of communal bias and hate speech in connection with ongoing eviction drives in the state.
At a meeting of its Working Committee on August 21, chaired by president Maulana Mahmood Madani, the JUH passed resolutions condemning what it described as the “mass displacement” of more than 50,000 families in Assam. The organisation said Sarma’s recent comment—“We are only evicting Miya Muslims”—was “blatant proof of communal bias” and urged India’s constitutional authorities, including the President and Chief Justice, to initiate criminal proceedings against him under hate speech laws.
While affirming its opposition to illegal encroachments on government land, the JUH said the current eviction campaign was “inhumane, unconstitutional, and discriminatory,” noting that all displaced families so far belonged to the Muslim community. The body also demanded rehabilitation for affected families, impartial surveys before future evictions, and restraint from officials in making communal remarks.
On the international front, the JUH condemned what it termed the genocide in Gaza, denouncing the killing of nearly 100,000 civilians, the use of starvation as a weapon of war, and Israel’s “Greater Israel” annexation plan. It urged global powers and Arab nations to act collectively, ensure humanitarian aid, and press for an immediate ceasefire.
The Committee also approved a framework for the formation of its Electoral Board, which will oversee organisational elections following ongoing membership drives.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
