Maulana Arshad Madani warns RSS chief‘s ‘Ghar Wapsi’ remarks fuels hatred, threatens constitution
New Delhi Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani has strongly condemned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his recent “Ghar Wapsi” statements, warning that such rhetoric spreads hatred and endangers India’s constitutional values.
According to Kashmir Media Service, in a post on X, Madani described Bhagwat’s call for arranging a “Ghar Wapsi” for “twenty crore Muslims” as unprecedented in the past seven decades and deeply disturbing. He wrote, “Any voice which leads the country toward ruin, destruction, unrest, and mutual enmity cannot be a voice of loyalty to India.”
The remarks follow Bhagwat’s address in Lucknow, where he called for greater unity within Hindu society, stated that they need to be “cautious,” even though he said they are “not threatened” by anyone. Bhagwat also called for accelerating the process of “Ghar Wapsi”, encouraging efforts to care for those who return to Hinduism.
“Ghar Wapsi” is a term used by Hindutva groups in India for programs aimed at converting non-Hindus, mostly Muslims and Christians, back to Hinduism. Critics argue that these campaigns are coercive, communal, and politically motivated, often sparking tensions and violence.
Madani’s post also highlighted incidents of lynching and killings in the name of cow protection, warning of a growing “atmosphere of murder and violence” in India. He criticized the BJP-led government’s silence and said claims that only followers of a particular ideology have the right to live in India are a direct violation of the Constitution.
Reiterating Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind’s long-standing opposition to communal and hate-driven ideologies, he said, “Muslims are alive and will remain alive in their faith. Peace and harmony in India are possible only under a secular constitutional framework.”
He stressed that no act of violence in the name of religion can be justified and that all religions preach humanity, tolerance, and unity. “Those who use religion to spread hatred cannot be true followers of their faith. We must oppose and condemn them at every level,” he added. KMS-16S
