Karnataka Muslim scholars instruct mosques to not use loudspeakers for morning azaan
Instructions were issued after scholars met public representatives from Muslim community
Bengaluru: Religious Scholars in Karnataka have issued instructions to mosque committees across the state to not use loudspeakers for morning prayers and azaan (Fajar) in accordance with the latest state government order.
The instructions were issued after several top Muslim scholars held a meeting with Muslim public representatives including MLAs and MLCs and discussed the matter. The meeting was chaired by Ameer-e-Shariat Moulana Sageer Ahmed Rashadi.
Speaking to media reporters after the meeting, Moulana Sageer Ahmed Rashadi urged the mosque committees to follow guidelines issued by the government and Supreme Court adding that they should also secure written permission as prescribed in government order for using loudspeakers during the daytime.
“We give azaan five times a day. So it’s about leaving out loudspeakers only for the morning prayers. We should follow what the government order and SC say. It is not only restricted for the Muslims, it is applicable for all the people and all activities of other faiths as well.” He said.
Wakf Board Chairman Moulana Shafi Saadi, Moulana Mansoor Imran Rashadi, Mufti Iftikhar Ahmed Qasmi, MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan, NA Haris, Rizwan Arshad, Deputy Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly UT Khader, MLC Naseer Ahmed, and others were present during the meeting.
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DK Shivakumar raises vote tampering concerns, says issue beyond mere victory or defeat
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“It is not just about victory or defeat; it is a matter of transparency and trust in the electoral process,” he asserted.
He emphasized that no political party can expect to win perpetually, but the integrity of the system must be upheld.
When asked whether similar vote rigging had occurred in Bengaluru Rural, Shivakumar confirmed that illegal activities were indeed reported there as well. “We expected a defeat margin of around 7,000 to 8,000 votes. But it exceeded 1 lakh. When we scrutinized the voters' list, we noticed signs of extensive pre-planning,” he said.
He further revealed that in Mahadevapura constituency alone, there were no valid records for nearly 60,000 votes. “We will raise this matter in the Assembly with all supporting documentation,” he added, signaling that the Congress will officially pursue these allegations through legislative debate.
