Muslims facing unprecedented threats in India: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: President Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep concern over the growing threats faced by Muslims in India.
According to Kashmir Media Service, in a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti stated that the dignity, lives, livelihoods, and places of worship of Muslims are under attack across India, undermining the Constitution’s guarantee of equal rights for all citizens, regardless of their background.
Mehbooba Mufti highlighted the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, where four Muslims were killed during protests against the government’s attempt to survey a grand mosque to determine if a Hindu worship place existed underneath it. Mufti described the situation in Sambhal as a stark reminder of the harsh reality Muslims face across India today.
“The ongoing search for temples under mosques continues despite clear directions from India’s Supreme Court to maintain the status quo on all religious places as they existed in 1947,” Mufti said.
She also emphasized that the erosion of constitutional values and the rule of law is deeply concerning, warning that the nation risks losing its unique identity if these trends continue.
