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  • Farmer Protest 2024: BJP fears negative impact on Lok Sabha elections

    Farmer Protest 2024: BJP fears negative impact on Lok Sabha elections

    The Farmers’ Protest, which saw 200 unions stage a demonstration against the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and start the Dilli Chalo march three years ago, is expected to recur in Delhi. Just a few months before the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, farmers are fortifying Delhi as they march there on foot while pulling tractors.

    Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh organized a protest three years prior, spending months sitting in the savage cold at the Tikri border until Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to repeal the three farm laws. They also insisted on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) being imposed with certainty.

    In his speech to the nation on November 19, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that the three farm laws that the Parliament had passed the year before would be repealed by the Center.

    Just before the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, a fresh round of farmer protests—the only ones thought to have stood up to the PM Modi administration—would represent a governance test for both the Modi administration and the opposition INDIA bloc.

    It may seem BJP is not worried with the farmer protest this time

    Though BJP leaders acknowledged that the protests created “bad optics” and could harm the party’s standing in Punjab, they expressed optimism about the state’s and Haryana’s and west Uttar Pradesh’s “counter-polarization.” The party would progressively “expose the illogicality of the demand for a law to guarantee minimum support price (MSP) for all crops,” according to BJP officials.

    There is no sense in demanding a law when the Lok Sabha is set to dissolve, the Parliament session is about to end, and elections are about to be announced. A BJP leader stated, “It would have made sense if they had protested after the formation of the new government.” “If some elements in the protest are wearing the mask of being farmers, they should remove it and state their real agenda,” stated a second BJP insider.

    The BJP leadership was concerned about the impact of the farm protests in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the Assembly elections, which made them uneasy during the 2020–2021 protests. Leading BJP figures believed the protests would negatively impact their base of Jat support in western Uttar Pradesh. The top brass of the BJP informed leaders in UP, Haryana, and Punjab at the time that at least 40 Lok Sabha seats in these states could be impacted by “disaffection among Jats.”

    This time, the BJP is confident that the protests will have a minimal impact because the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), led by Jayant Chaudhary, has partnered with it. “Any resentment among Jat farmers will be eased by the Bharat Ratna in honor of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the patriarch of the Jat people. According to a UP party leader, “The party does not see a big potential for the current agitation to have a similar impact.” according to inputs from The Indian Express

    The leaders of the BJP want to defuse the situation and prevent the farmers from barricading Delhi’s borders, despite the party’s statement that it is unfazed. “There may be some people there who want to see it as a problem but do not want a solution,” Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda stated. Therefore, I will advise farmers to exercise caution around those who wish to sow discord.

    Farmer Protest Live: Police fires tear gas to stop the resume of “Delhi Chalo”

    For a second day, Indian police have used tear gas to dissuade farmers who are demanding minimum crop prices from marching towards the nation’s capital, Delhi. The farmers, who are mostly from Punjab state, are still 200 km (125 miles) from Delhi at the Haryana state border with Shambhu.

    To prevent their entry, fencing, cement blocks, and razor wire surround the capital on three sides. Haryana police used tear gas on Tuesday after farmers started taking down roadblocks.

    Farm leaders declared a “ceasefire” later that evening and announced that they would start their march again in the morning. Thousands of riot police and paramilitary troops were stationed along Delhi’s borders on Wednesday morning, according to video footage, in order to keep the protesters at bay.

    Protesters were being given protective eyewear by farmers on the Shambhu border, while police used tear gas shells to break up the demonstrators’ march. Additionally, farm leaders there claimed in a press conference that they had been targeted with rubber and plastic bullets as per BBC reports

    They also took issue with how the protests were covered by the media, claiming that it was giving the impression that farmers were “terrorists” or supporters of the opposition. Reporters were informed by farm leader Sarwan Singh Pandher that “we have nothing to do with anyone else.” “Our demands have been the same from the very beginning.”

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  • Congress Crisis Worsens? Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Grandson Quits, Joins BJP

    Congress Crisis Worsens? Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Grandson Quits, Joins BJP

    In the presence of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Vibhakar Shastri, grandson of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, joined the BJP today.

    Shastri left the Congress earlier today.
    Shastri tagged Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in a post on X as he submitted his resignation.

  • UGC de-reservation draft contains agenda to abolish constitution

    UGC de-reservation draft contains agenda to abolish constitution

    On February 3, at Osmania University’s Arts College in Hyderabad, the All India Federation of University and College Teachers Organisations (AIFUCTO) arranged a stimulating seminar to examine the de-reservation policy proposal of the University Grants Commission.

    In his remarks at this discussion in Hyderabad, AIFUCTO General Secretary Prof. Arun Kumar said that the main source of the de-reservation policy proposal is NEP 2020 and that since the Indian Constitution grants reservation, the UGC is unable to accomplish such policies.

    Prof. Dr. Arun Kumar said “If observed keenly, we can find the hidden agenda of this de-reservation proposal of abolishing the Indian Constitution and reservation. Digital universities, guest faculty, etc. are for reducing the workforce, where reservations gradually disappear. Students and teachers should come together to protect the reservation policy.”

    Speaking on equality and inclusivity, Prof. Lumpadri, the chairman of the Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE), gave a lecture. Telangana Vidhyavanthula Vedika president Dr. Konda Nageswara Rao moderated the discussion.

    The following people attended the Hyderabad debate: Prof. Kaseim, head of the Telugu department; Prof. Mallesham, vice president of OUTA; Prof. C. Ganesh, principal of Arts College, University of Hyderabad; Dr. J. Ratna Prabhakar, vice president of AIFUCTO; and K. Mohan of AIFUCTO-AP.

    UGC and it’s fucntions

    The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body of the Government of India that coordinates, determines, and maintains standards of teaching, examination, and research in university education. Established in 1956, it plays a pivotal role in the development of higher education in India.

    The UGC draft guidelines

    The University Grants Commission (UGC) displayed draft guidelines for revising reservations in higher education. The guidelines aim to make current regulations more clear and incorporate revisions from Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) circulars based on court decisions.

    The proposed rules contain several chapters that address de-reservation, faculty post quotas, roster creation, caste claim verification, and student admissions reservations. Criticism was directed towards the de-reservation chapter because it implied that reserved academic positions could be dereserved in “exceptional cases” if the relevant university gave a good enough explanation.

    It was believed that this violated the constitutional requirement of reservation and threatened the representation and empowerment of marginalised sections in higher education.

    All positions must be filled in accordance with the Central Educational Institutions (CEI) Act, 2019, which prohibits the de-reservation of jobs, as stated by the UGC and Ministry of Education. On de-reservations, there were no further guidelines provided.

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  • Rahul Gandhi cancelled Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’s second phase in Jharkhand, will join Kisan Andolan

    Rahul Gandhi cancelled Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’s second phase in Jharkhand, will join Kisan Andolan

    Reports state that Rahul Gandhi has cancelled the second phase of his “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,” which was scheduled to start in Jharkhand on Wednesday. It is said that the cancellation were that the senior Congress leader needed to get to Delhi immediately to take part in the ongoing farmers’ protest in Delhi.

    Punjabi farmers are preparing for their second day of protests in Delhi, where they will call for a statewide minimum support price law for crops as well as loan waivers.

    Jairam Ramesh replaced Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’s meeting

    In Ranka, Garhwa district, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and other party members will now carry out the scheduled meeting with MGNREGA workers. Gandhi was originally supposed to begin the second phase of his yatra in Jharkhand on Wednesday, travelling from Chhattisgarh through the Garhwa district.

    “As decided late Tuesday night, all programs under Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra have been cancelled in Jharkhand,” stated Congress spokesperson Sonal Shanti, adding that it was unlikely the yatra would resume in Jharkhand at a later date. This Wednesday’s scheduled meeting with MGNREGA workers in Ranka will now feature participation from AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh, Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur, Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir, NSUI in-charge Kanhiya Kumar, and other senior Congress leaders.

    Early February saw the beginning of Gandhi’s yatra in Jharkhand. It moved from West Bengal into Jharkhand on February 2 and departed for Odisha on February 6. Gandhi was scheduled to arrive in Bihar on February 15 after spending two days in Jharkhand during the second phase.

    The ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,’ which started in Manipur on January 14, is scheduled to cross 110 districts in 15 states and 6,713 km in 67 days before coming to an end in Mumbai on March 20.

  • Ending her Lok Sabha innings? Sonia Gandhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Jaipur

    Ending her Lok Sabha innings? Sonia Gandhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Jaipur

    NEW DELHI: Sonia Gandhi, the matriarch of the Congress party, is expected to move from the Lower House to the Upper Chamber on Wednesday when she submits her candidature for the Rajya Sabha from Jaipur.

    In what is seen as a historic event, she will be accompanied by Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, party leader Mallikarjun Kharge, and the second rung leadership.

    It would essentially mean the senior leader’s departure from electoral politics, which brought her to the Lok Sabha five times; her final term came in 2019 when the Congress won its only seat in Uttar Pradesh from Rae Bareli. Sonia has avoided electioneering for some time due to health issues, which is a major factor in her decision to support RS.

    After giving Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh some thought, Sonia chose Rajasthan. A party strategist said the senior leader felt that going to a larger state for RS would help in political messaging ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

    Sonia’s relocation to RS will let her to keep her home in New Delhi, which is crucial from a logistical and security perspective. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is rumoured to run for the Gandhi family seat in Rae Bareli, which would make the election difficult for the opposition. Some believe she could choose RS instead, though, as her name has also been circulating at this round.

  • Congress Puts Minimum Support Price (MSP) at Forefront As Farmers’ March Towards Delhi

    Congress Puts Minimum Support Price (MSP) at Forefront As Farmers’ March Towards Delhi

    New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge proposed a law guaranteeing the minimum support price (MSP) for various crops as protesting farmers marched towards the nation’s capital on Tuesday. He referred to this as his party’s “first guarantee” ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

    One of the main demands of the farmers demonstrating is a legal guarantee of MSP. Farmers from all around the nation began travelling to the nation’s capital as part of their “Delhi Chalo” march after negotiations between them and the government broke down.

    The Congress Party declares that, through mass purchases, we will provide our farmers with a legal guarantee of MSP. We guarantee acquiring various crops at MSP. We will provide it as a legal guarantee as soon as our government takes office. “This is our first guarantee,” Kharge declared while speaking at a rally in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh.

    Kharge accompanied Congressman Rahul Gandhi, who is presently travelling through Chhattisgarh as part of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Maharashtra.

    “BJP government gave Bharat Ratna to (M.S.) Swaminathanji, but they are not ready to do what Swaminathan ji said,” Rahul Gandhi said in reference to the news. In his study, Swaminathan ji made it quite evident that farmers ought to have legal rights to MSP. It is not being done by the BJP government.

    “The government of INDIA (alliance) will take power,” he continued. After that, we will provide farmers with MSP guarantees. We shall carry out the recommendations made in the Swaminathan report.

    Rahul declared that the manifesto for the next Lok Sabha elections will include a number of additional announcements specifically for farmers.

    Numerous police officers could be seen getting ready to block the protest from reaching the capital on Delhi’s boundaries.

    Authorities in Delhi have placed cement and nails on top of it in an attempt to stop farmers. Is democracy being practiced here? If I defend my rights against the prime minister, will you put nails in my path, build fences, and use a lathicharger? This is what kind of democracy? Kharge stated, “He (Modi) does not want the farmers to do well.

    Party general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala also criticised the Modi government earlier in the day when he spoke at a press conference regarding the limitations placed on farmers’ protests.

    “As if an enemy has attacked the power in Delhi, the BJP central government and the BJP governments of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have transformed the nation’s capital, Delhi, into a ‘police cantonment,’” Surjewala said.

    Congress lawmaker Priyanka Gandhi also posted on X following Kharge’s declaration, saying that farmers have a right to a fair price for their products. Instead of violence, tear gas, sticks and bullets, they should be paid a decent wage. The congressional party supports the farmers’ justifiable demands.

  • “Farmers cannot be treated like criminals,” : Madhura Swaminathan, daughter of Bharat Ratna awardee MS Swaminathan.

    “Farmers cannot be treated like criminals,” : Madhura Swaminathan, daughter of Bharat Ratna awardee MS Swaminathan.

    Madhura Swaminathan, a developmental economist and the daughter of agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, stated on Tuesday—referring to the Haryana government’s handling of farmers’ protests—that Indian farmers are “our annadatas” and cannot be treated like criminals.

    Speaking at an event held by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in Pusa, Delhi, in honour of her father’s posthumous award of the Bharat Ratna, Madhura stated that farmers must be included in the ongoing celebration of MS Swaminathan. “The farmers of Punjab today are marching to Delhi. Based on the reports in the newspapers, I think that bars are being installed, jails are being prepared for them in Haryana, and various other preventive measures are being taken. These are farmers, they are not criminals,” she said.

    On Tuesday, farmers marched towards Delhi after meeting with a group of union ministers and having a disappointing discussion. The farmers’ resolve to go to Delhi was announced by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), who raised their demands on the Centre to take up their complaints.

    A legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP), the execution of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, pensions for farmers and farm labourers, the forgiveness of agricultural debts, the resolution of police cases, justice for the victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, the reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act 2013, the withdrawal from the World Trade Organisation, recompense for the families of farmers who have died in previous protests, and more are among the demands made by the farmers.

    “I request that all of you, India’s top scientists, speak with our annadatas. We cannot treat them like criminals,” she continued. “We need to come up with answers. This is what I’m asking for. I believe that to move forward and pay tribute to M. S. Swaminathan, we must include the farmers in any plans we make.”

    At the function, Soumya Swaminathan, a former head of WHO, said her father, MS Swaminathan, regularly combined participatory and anticipatory research methods, involving people who would be directly affected by any new studies he conducted.

    Madhura took it to X and shared MS Swaminathan’s appreciation for the final decision in November 2021.

    Madhura shared a statement from MS Swaminathan from November 2021 on X, the former Twitter platform. In it, he expressed his satisfaction with the Union government’s decision to repeal its three controversial farm laws.

    In September 2023, MS Swaminathan, who is recognised as the mastermind behind India’s Green Revolution, went away at the age of 98.

    She recalled that Swaminathan was committed to the cause of agriculture and the welfare of farmers, particularly small-holder farmers and fishermen. “The fact that those who grow our food actually do not lead healthy lives always worried and saddened him.”

    M S Swaminathan developed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and fervently pushed for its implementation, according to former IARI director R B Singh. Recalling his time working with M. S. Swaminathan, Singh remarked, “Agriculture policies abound, but there is nary a policy for farmers, the man with the plough. The Swaminathan Commission had strongly pushed for the Minimum Support Price. With a pro-poor, pro-women, and pro-environment stance, Dr. Swaminathan was adamant that our farm women and men would secure a bright future in agriculture and food and nutrition security if they received the support outlined in the policy.

    Soumya Swaminathan, the Chief Scientist at WHO, and her daughter MS Swaminathan also spoke at the function.

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  • AAP’s Dominant move: Announces Candidates for Six Lok Sabha Seats, Leaving Only One for Congress

    AAP’s Dominant move: Announces Candidates for Six Lok Sabha Seats, Leaving Only One for Congress

    NEW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP essentially closed the door on the Congress party as it continued to postpone seat-sharing talks on Tuesday by announcing that it would run candidates in six Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and offer only one to the latter. Additionally, AAP unveiled LS candidates for one Goa constituency and two Gujarati constituencies.

    The unexpected declaration hinted at growing problems for India and followed a string of shocks to the opposition in UP and Bihar.

    While AAP maintained that it is committed to defeating BJP and that it will remain a part of the opposition alliance, the statement came after a snub to Congress, where general secretary Sandeep Pathak used data from Congress’s previous electoral performances to highlight that the party’s attempts to play ‘Big Brother’, despite its dismal performance, were unlikely to be taken seriously.

    If seat-sharing negotiations fall through, AAP will announce more poll candidates.

    The AAP’s choice in Delhi differs significantly from the alleged 4-3 agreement, according to Pathak, who stated that the Congress party was only able to get nine out of 250 municipal corporation seats and was unable to win a single Lok Sabha or assembly seat in Delhi. The announcement, which seemed to leave little room for reconciliation, came after the party threatened to unveil more candidates if the seat-sharing negotiations were not formalised within the next two days.

    Pathak stated last month, citing “failed attempts to hold discussions” with Congress, “I am sitting here with a heavy heart.” If we had spoken, there would have been no need to take this action.”
    AAP has declared its intention to field Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava as its nominee, rejecting the Congress’s request to give up Bharuch in Gujarat, which is connected to the late Congress leader Ahmed Patel, whose daughter is now eager to run. Umesh Bhai Makwana, the Botad MLA from Bhavnagar, confirmed his candidature on behalf of the party.

    India Alliance suffers a double blow Following Mamata’s TMC, AAP declares a Punjab solo bout

    “Congress won this seat (Bharuch) forty years ago. You have to break free from “parivarvaad” (nepotism) and concentrate on who can fight the BJP and win which seats if you want to beat the BJP, according to Pathak.

    The AAP chose to field Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas from South Goa, another state where the BJP may gain from a multi-polar struggle with friends from India.

    In Maharashtra, where the alliance has been weakened by the departure of party veterans like Ashok Chavan in addition to vertical fractures in the Shiv Sena and NCP, the biggest test for India is yet to come. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh would also be reluctant to give the Congress the seats it had reserved for RLD, creating an unclear future.

  • Anil Masih dropped from minority cell by BJP after SC hearing.

    Anil Masih dropped from minority cell by BJP after SC hearing.

    Anil Masih’s name was removed from the Bharatiya Janata Party’s minority cell in Chandigarh. Masih, the presiding officer, has drawn criticism for supposedly rigging the ballots. Only a few days had passed since the Supreme Court ruled that democracy would not be allowed to be destroyed and that Masih, the designated council member, must appear before the court on February 19. Late on Sunday night, the BJP made public the revised list of office-bearers.

    Masih has served as the Chandigarh BJP’s minority cell’s general secretary since 2021. The opposition had been accusing Masih of defacing the voting papers at the BJP’s request, a claim the party denied. Masih’s name is not on the newly released list of office-bearers that the city BJP president announced. He was designated as a nominated councillor in the general house of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation in 2022, representing the BJP’s minority cell.

    The BJP’s newly formed minority cell has Istekhar Ahmed as its general secretary. “Any nominated councillor or councillor will not be a member of the cells or BJP units,” BJP spokesperson Sanjeev Rana said. “It was decided by the party.” That clarifies the cause, therefore. Otherwise, it is independent of any other issue.

    Following the victory of BJP mayoral candidate Manoj Sonkar on January 30, allegations were made against the presiding officer, Masih, alleging that he had tampered with eight ballot papers, or votes that had been deemed invalid.

    Due to Masih’s illness, the elections that were scheduled for January 18 were rescheduled for January 30. It was supposedly because of back pain that Gurinder Sodhi, the municipal secretary, had also taken a leave of absence two days prior to the polls on January 18.

  • Mandatory Surya Namaskar in schools sparks protest in Rajasthan

    Mandatory Surya Namaskar in schools sparks protest in Rajasthan

    Muslim organisations in Rajasthan have expressed disapproval of the widespread Surya Namaskar programme that is set to take place on February 15, which is also Surya Saptami, in both government and non-government schools. The Muslim community has been asked by Jamiat-Ulema-Hind to maintain their faith and beliefs, and they have been advised not to give in to external pressure. The organisation highlights the Indian Constitution’s guarantee of the right to education while upholding one’s religious beliefs.

    The mandate of the Education Department to introduce the Surya Namaskar programme in educational institutions has been challenged in a petition filed by the Rajasthan Muslim Forum. On February 14, the Rajasthan High Court scheduled time for a hearing on the case. Furthermore, memoranda contested the constitutionality of the Education Department’s Surya Namaskar directives have been submitted by district units of the Rajasthan Muslim Forum through District Collectors.

    Surya Namaskar was made mandatory in 2015 as well, got challenged

    In 2015, the BJP government led by Vasundhara Raje mandated that yoga and Surya Namaskar be practised in all educational institutions. Muslim organisations then petitioned the court, claiming that the directives violated the Constitution’s protection of religious freedom and amounted to unjustified interference in matters of faith. Later, on June 29, 2015, the Rajasthan Education Department changed its order in response to court intervention, giving students the freedom to choose whether or not to perform Surya Namaskar and yoga.

    Criticism and speculations of election-related agenda

    The timing of these directives has drawn criticism, especially in the run-up to elections. The Indian Constitution’s principle of secularism must be upheld by the government, according to Abdul Wahid Khatri, state general secretary of Jamiat-Ulema-Hind-Rajasthan. He criticised attempts by certain ideological groups to use unlawful means to force their religious views on others, without specifically mentioning the BJP. Khatri asserted that these directives are opposite to democratic principles, politically motivated, and intended to placate particular demographics before elections.

    Khatri went on to stress the need for legal action in cases where governments disobey their constitutional obligations. He recalled the legal struggle in 2015 against the Vasundhara Raje government’s similar unconstitutional acts, pointing out the Supreme Court’s and several High Courts’ interventions in defending religious freedoms. He also said, “When the government deliberately does wrong, we have no option other than the court. On Monday, February 12th, our hearing could not be held. The court fixed the date of hearing on14th. Who knows, the hearing may not take place tomorrow also. Therefore, we have appealed to all the Muslim parents to boycott the Surya Namaskar program on February 15 by not sending their children to school.”

    The state executive meeting of Jamiat Ulema-Hind, a traditional Indian Muslim organisation, has approved an initiative denouncing the government’s directive for a communal Surya Namaskar in government schools. According to Jamiat, the government’s orders amount to open interference in religious affairs and obvious mockery of the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of religion, as well as rulings from the nation’s Supreme Court and numerous High Courts.

    Following a discussion at the state-level Jamiat Ulema-Hind meeting, it was stated that Surya is regarded as a god or deity in most Hindu societies. The verses recited during this practice, along with exercises like Ashtanga Namaskar and Pranamasana, are acts of worship, and Islam forbids the worship of gods other than Allah. The Muslim community is unable to accept this in any manner or situation.

    Memorandum submitted to the Governor

    The community has sent a memorandum to the District Collector in the name of the Governor, highlighting the secular nature of our nation, under the direction of Engineer Khurshid Hussain, convenor of the Muslim Forum Sikar. They emphasised that initiatives regarding to the prayers of any specific religion are forbidden by the Constitution for governments to take on.

    In spite of this, orders requiring the implementation of Surya Namaskar in all educational institutions were issued by the Rajasthan School Education Council on January 30, 2024, and the Office of the Director of Education Department on February 1st and 2nd, 2024. The community demanded an immediate prohibition on such orders because they believed this action went against the spirit and provisions of the Indian Constitution. Officials from a number of Muslim organisations, including Mustafa Khan, Ahsan Ali Gaur, Usman Ghani, Salimuddin Kachhav, Amiruddin Tagala, and Mohammad Arif, supported the memorandum.

    The Rajasthan Muslim Youth Forum has filed a petition in the High Court, according to Nazimuddin, the State President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. He claimed that the government’s directive violates the principles of the constitution and is an attack on the right to freedom of religion. As the Constitution states, no religion may be forced to accept the worship traditions of another. Nazimuddin focused on this point. Moreover, he highlighted that this directive runs counter to Islamic beliefs since Muslims are required to worship only Allah. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind is strongly against this arbitrary directive from the Department of Education.

    As per the inputs from The Mooknayak

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