Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested Hafiz Noor Ahmed Raza Azhari, the state chief of All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday. His arrest came after his remarks over the Yogi government’s action against madrassas.
The arrest of Hafiz Noor Ahmed Raza Azhari by the Uttar Pradesh Police in Pilibhit has sparked controversy and debate across the state. Azhari’s detainment comes in the wake of his inflammatory remarks concerning the Yogi government’s crackdown on madrassas.
In a social media post two days prior to his arrest, Azhari vehemently criticized the government’s actions, alleging a targeted campaign against mosques and madrassas. He accused the authorities of attempting to demolish these religious institutions and propagating fear among the Muslim community. Azhari claimed that the government’s purported agenda was to discourage people from attending madrassas, thereby impeding the religious education of Muslims.
The remarks made by Azhari have ignited a firestorm of controversy, with various factions expressing divergent opinions on the matter. Supporters of the Muslim leader argue that his statements merely reflect legitimate concerns regarding religious freedom and the rights of minority communities. They contend that the government’s actions constitute an infringement upon these fundamental liberties and must be condemned.
The arrest of Azhari underscores the broader tensions surrounding religious freedom and government intervention in Uttar Pradesh. The state, with its diverse religious landscape, has often been a crucible for such contentious issues. The Yogi government’s policies regarding religious institutions have frequently been met with criticism. Muslims say Yogi government is inspired by Islamophobia.