Hindutva groups protest Muslim advocate’s property purchase in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: In a troubling development, Hindutva organizations have mounted a fierce protest against the purchase of a house by a Muslim advocate in a predominantly Hindu neighbourhood of Muzaffarnagar in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh state.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Muslim advocate Nadeem acquired the house through an open bank auction, yet his acquisition has sparked significant controversy and opposition from local Hindutva groups. These groups have organized demonstrations outside Nadeem’s new home, chanting slogans demanding that no Muslims be allowed to reside in the area.
The Hindutva protesters have issued threats against Muslim families intending to move into the neighborhood. Amidst these developments, Nadeem is reportedly contemplating selling the property due to the escalating hostility.
This incident is part of a troubling pattern of religious discrimination in housing that has been increasingly observed in BJP-ruled states. Similar episodes have emerged in recent months, including a case in Vadodara in June where a Muslim woman faced resistance after being allocated a home in a predominantly Hindu housing society. Another instance occurred in Bareilly last month, where Hindu residents demanded the cancellation of a house registration for a Muslim woman, with threats to vacate the area if their demands were not met. The woman ultimately sold the property to a Hindu buyer.
These incidents highlight a concerning trend of growing religious intolerance and discrimination against minority communities, particularly Muslims, in Modi’s India.
