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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Himanta resigns as Assam CM, paving way for formation of new govt
Guwahati (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday resigned along with his cabinet colleagues, paving the way for formation of a new government led by the BJP, officials said.
The BJP-led NDA bagged 102 seats in the 126-member assembly. The assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 9, and counting of votes took place on May 4.
"Following the formal notification of the results of #AssamElections2026 and to enable the formation of the new government, Dr @himantabiswa tendered his resignation as Chief Minister along with that of the council of Ministers to Hon'ble Governor Shri @Laxmanacharya54 today at Lok Bhawan," the Chief Minister's Office said in a post on X.
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The Governor has accepted the resignation, and requested Sarma to continue as the caretaker CM till the new government assumes office, it said.
Later, speaking to reporters outside the Lok Bhawan, Sarma said the oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place after May 11.
“As it was a historic win, we have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the occasion," he said.
The new Assam chief minister will be selected at a meeting of the BJP legislature party in presence of central observers, Sarma said.
