Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem demands action against Bhatkal BJP leaders for communal incitement
Bhatkal: The Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem, represented by its General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, has urged authorities to file a suo moto complaint against certain BJP leaders accused of spreading communal tension and false propaganda targeting Muslims and Waqf properties in Bhatkal. In a recent statement, the organization condemned inflammatory remarks that it claims are aimed at creating divisions within society.
Abdul Raqeeb highlighted the importance of Waqf properties in supporting the religious, social, and economic welfare of India’s Muslim community, noting that these properties contribute to essential services like mosques, madrasas, hospitals, and social welfare centres. He stressed that Waqf properties are legally protected under government laws and that the BJP’s 2014 election manifesto included a pledge to safeguard these properties from encroachment.
The Tanzeem raised concerns over recent statements from BJP leader Krishna Naik, who made provocative remarks in Bhatkal, suggesting that Muslims should "be sent to Pakistan" and referring to them as "tenants in India." Abdul Raqeeb criticized these statements as unconstitutional and warned that such rhetoric could disrupt the peace and harmony in Bhatkal, where the Tanzeem has actively worked for over a century to promote communal harmony.
“These baseless statements are spreading fear and undermining the social harmony in Bhatkal,” Abdul Raqeeb stated, adding that the Tanzeem has long been committed to maintaining peaceful coexistence in the region.
The organization has called upon the Karnataka government and local police to take immediate action to curb divisive speech. They urged authorities to initiate legal action against those responsible for propagating communal tensions and requested strict measures to prevent further escalation.
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India beat SA by 7 wickets in third T20I to take 2-1 lead in 5-match series
Dharamsala (PTI): A clinical show by the pacers helped India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 International to take 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Sunday.
After the pacers produced a mesmerizing spell of swing bowling to bundle out South Africa for a below-par 117, the Indian batters chased down the target with 25 balls to spare.
Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill contributed 35 and 28 respectively, while one down Tilak Varma made 26 not out as India reached 120 for 3 in 15.5 overs.
Earlier, Arshdeep Singh (2/13), Harshit Rana (2/34) and Hardik Pandya (1/23) shone with the ball after India chose to bowl.
Skipper Aiden Markram offered the lone spark for South Africa with a spirited 46-ball 61.
Brief Scores:
South Africa: 117 all out in 20 overs (Aiden Markram 61; Arshdeep Singh 2/13, Harshit Rana 2/34, Hardik Pandya 1/23, Varun Chakravarthy 2/11, Shivam Dube 1/21).
India: 120 for 3 in 15.5 overs (Abhishek Sharma 35, Shubman Gill 28, Tilak Varma 26 not out; Corbin Bosch 1/18).
