Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan of the Ittihad-e-Millat Council party, was miffed by the central governmentโs decision to award Bharat Ratna to veteran politician Lal Krishna Advani. In a press interaction, the Maulana accused Advani of playing divisive politics and spreading hatred. He issued a stark warning of a potential civil war and Hindu genocide!
The Remarks:
Tauqeer Raza argued that if Lal Krishna Advaniโs Rath Yatra in the 1990s genuinely aimed at progress, prosperity, peace and brotherhood, then the Bharat Ratna would be justified. However, the Maulana asserted that Advani was honored for contributing to the current atmosphere of โhatred, dishonesty, and injusticeโ. He deemed it an insult to the prestigious award!
Warning of Civil War:
Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan went beyond criticism and issued a stark warning of a potential civil war in India. The Maulana stated,
โIf our youth go out of control, then no one can save India from a civil war.โ
Facade of Peace:
Maulana Tauqeer Raza highlighted the Muslim communityโs ironical desire for peace. He asserted that Muslims do not wish for an atmosphere of religious fanaticism, mosque demolitions, lynching or the destruction of their cultural symbols.
Why then are riots and civil war a condition?!
History of Controversial Remarks:
This is not the first instance of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan making controversial statements. His previous warnings of potential riots and his association with Congress in the 2022 Assembly Elections in Uttar Pradesh have stirred considerable controversy.
Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khanโs criticism of Bharat Ratna for Lal Krishna Advani and his ominous warning of a civil war exacerbate the ongoing debates surrounding religious and political tensions in India. The controversial remarks, coupled with the Maulanaโs history of making similar statements, underline the urgency for a nuanced and inclusive dialogue to address the concerns of different communities in the country. As India navigates these challenging times, the Hindus need to unite together!