Protest in Haryana’s Nuh demands protection of religious freedom, release of jailed Muslim youth
New Delhi: A large protest, demanding protection of religious freedom and the release of jailed Muslim and Christian youth, was held at the district secretariat in Nuh, Haryana, under the banners of Bharat Mukti Morcha and Rashtriya Muslim Morcha.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the demonstration was part of what organisers described as a nationwide constitutional movement being conducted across several states and districts in the country.
Protesters gathered outside the district secretariat and raised slogans against the government while submitting a memorandum addressed to the President of India.
The organisations claimed that minorities, especially Muslims and Christians, are increasingly facing religious discrimination, hate-driven violence and attacks on their religious institutions in different parts of the country.
During the protest, speakers said bulldozer actions against Muslim religious places and homes have become a growing concern and accused authorities of targeting minority communities in the name of illegal construction drives.
Protesters also expressed concern over incidents in which mobs allegedly attacked mosques, churches and other religious institutions.
One speaker at the protest said, “Religious freedom is guaranteed by the Constitution. Every citizen has the right to practice and protect their faith without fear.”
Another protester said, “Innocent Muslim and Christian youth, including religious scholars, should be released from jail and false cases against them should be reviewed fairly.”
The organisations stated that the movement was being carried out peacefully and within constitutional limits in 31 states and 625 districts across India.
According to organisers, the purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness regarding constitutional rights and religious freedom protections guaranteed to all citizens.
In their memorandum, the protesters called for the withdrawal of laws and policies which the organisations described as unconstitutional and discriminatory towards minorities.
