Muslims Fleeing Uttarakhand: Sharing their ordeal of being targeted with Pure Hate

Muslims Fleeing Uttarakhand: Sharing Their Ordeal of Being Targeted with Pure Hate

What started as a local campaign against the right-wing conspiracy theory “love jihad” in Uttarakhand’s Purola has escalated into a full-fledged hate campaign targeting and forcing Muslims out of the Yamuna valley. The term “love jihad” is an Islamophobic conspiracy theory more often propagated by proponents of the Hindutva ideology. In the last two weeks – from May 26 till June 7 – at least 10 towns including Purola, Uttarkashi, Mori, Naugaon, Barkot, Chinyalisaur, Dunda, Damta, Netwar, Dehradun and Sankri have witnessed, strikes, hate rallies, physical attacks, calls for vacating…

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Chief of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani, writes letter to Amit Shah highlighting growing communal tensions in Uttarakhand

Chief of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani, writes letter to Amit Shah highlighting growing communal tensions in Uttarakhand

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani wrote a letter on Tuesday to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami putting forth “deep” concerns about the rising communal tensions in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district and the “over the open threat of expulsion of the Muslim community in Uttarkashi Uttarakhand”. In his letter, Madani urged the Home Minister and the Chief Minister to stop the upcoming mahapanchayat on June 15, called by right-wing organisations, stating that it may lead to further communal violence in the state. There…

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Uttarakhand: From Cross Marks on Doors to Cries of Extermination, Examining the Rise of Hate Speech

Uttarakhand: From Cross Marks on Doors to Cries of Extermination, Examining the Rise of Hate Speech

A campaign by Hindutva supporters to drive out supposedly ‘illegal’ Muslim shopkeepers and vendors from the state comes along with various kinds of attempts, coupled with the government’s inaction against hate campaigners in the state, in creating fear among Muslims in the state. By: Alishan Jafri Videos of disturbing hate speeches and instances of vigilantism have emerged from Uttarakhand amidst the recent campaign by Hindutva supporters to drive out supposedly “illegal” Muslim shopkeepers and vendors from the state. The new charge against the minority, that of “vyapar jihad” literally translates…

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Economic Boycott: Rally held on Mira Road by Jan Aakrosh Morcha calling for Muslims Boycott

Economic Boycott: Rally held on Mira Road by Jan Aakrosh Morcha calling for Muslims Boycott

During the gathering which was recorded by police, Hindustani said, “Naya Nagar on Mira Road is today occupied by 97-98 per cent jihadis. Where will Hindus seek refuge.” As part of the ‘Hindu Jan Aakrosh Morcha’ being organised by right-wing organisations across Maharashtra, yet another rally was held on Mira Road on Sunday, where calls to economically boycott the Muslim community were raised by speakers who addressed the protesters. The protesters marched for about 2 km from Mira Road’s Golden Nest Chowk. After the march ended, speeches were made against…

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Kashmiri Sikh girl, separated from Muslim husband by force and made to marry to a Sikh

Kashmiri Sikh girl, separated from Muslim husband by force and made to marry to a Sikh

Leader from Delhi criticised for indulging in ‘dirty politics’ It all started with a marriage that took place in north Kashmir’s Baramulla away from public gaze. Before tying the knot, Shahid Bhat and Manmeet Kaur, were in love. Kaur converted to Islam, took Zoya as her new name and married Bhat on June 5 in accordance with Islamic traditions. The marriage angered Zoya’s family and on June 26, both wife and the husband, 19 and 28 respectively as per affidavit seen by Clarion India, were taken to a local court…

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