Ongoing Debate on Aurangzeb Intensifies as Maulana Tauqeer Raza Labels Rana Sanga a Traitor. He announced a post-Eid protest against the Sambhal CO, accusing the government of discrimination.
UP News: Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, president of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, expressed his displeasure with the strict measures and statements of CO Anuj Chaudhary in Sambhal. On Saturday, the Maulana announced a post-Eid protest in Sambhal with Muslim MPs, demanding the removal of the CO and other officials. However, he did not specify the exact date of the protest.
New Controversy Erupts After Remarks on Rana Sanga, Following Aurangzeb Debate
Amidst the ongoing national debate surrounding the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Maulana Tauqeer Raza sparked a new controversy with his controversial comments labeling the warrior king Rana Sanga a traitor. He also claimed that Veer Savarkar betrayed the country by accepting a stipend of ₹60 from the British. These statements have ignited a fresh wave of debate.
Allegations of Government Bias
In a press conference, Maulana Tauqeer Raza criticized the central and state governments, alleging that the current administration is pursuing anti-Muslim policies. He accused various state chief ministers of vying to persecute Muslims to prove their Hindu credentials. He cited incidents in Sambhal and Nagpur, claiming members of his community were killed and imprisoned. In light of these events, he announced a decision to forgo new clothes during Eid.
Statements on Rana Sanga and Babur
Maulana Tauqeer stated that Rana Sanga instigated Babur's attack on Punjab and Delhi, regions already under Muslim rule. However, he claimed Rana Sanga later broke his pact with Babur, leading to war. He emphasized the need for a truthful interpretation of history, rejecting fabricated narratives.
Attack on Wakf Amendment Bill and Muslim Personal Law Board
Responding to the Wakf Amendment Bill, Maulana Tauqeer criticized the Muslim Personal Law Board for attempting to mobilize protests without taking concrete action. He further alleged that the government is using religious issues to garner public support for its policies.
Questions Raised on UCC and Citizenship
Maulana Tauqeer questioned the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), suggesting that it could allow terrorists disguised as Pakistani Hindus to infiltrate the country. He accused the government of exploiting religious issues for political gain.
Prime Minister's Gift and the Muslim Community
Maulana Tauqeer also questioned the plan to distribute gifts to Muslim households with Prime Minister Modi's photograph. He suggested this was an attempt to compensate for the damage caused by the Aurangzeb debate. He further demanded that if gifts are being given to Muslims, Hindu communities should also receive gifts during Navratri.
