The demolition of the historic mosque located within the Saharanpur Collectorate is extremely regrettable. This action has once again raised a fundamental question, if the Constitution and the law are equal for everyone, why is a double standard evident in their implementation? Today, bulldozers are increasingly becoming less a symbol of justice and more an instrument of the politics of revenge, prejudice, and hatred.
This is not merely a matter concerning a mosque; it raises fundamental questions about the supremacy of the Constitution, the rule of law, religious freedom, equality of citizens, and the impartial role of the state.
The Places of Worship Act, 1991 remains in force. Similarly, the new Waqf law also contains a provision relating to тАЬWaqf by User.тАЭ The said mosque is registered with the Waqf Board under Registration No. 451, while old land records also contain the names of Yaqub Khan and Wahid Khan. The mosque committee had presented documents dating back to 1911, municipal records, and old revenue entries before the court, maintaining that the mosque predates the present Collectorate building. Ignoring such historical and legal evidence and proceeding with demolition raises serious questions about the requirements of justice.
If illegal occupation or encroachment is the criterion for taking action, then the same standard must be applied equally to every religion and every section of society. In different parts of the country, does the administration also take action against other religious structures that have stood for decades on government land, roads, and public places with the same haste, severity, and standard? If not, then the extraordinary harshness shown against one particular religious site appears contrary to the principle of equal justice.
India does not belong to any one religion or community. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, and followers of all religions share this country as their common homeland. The Constitution has not made anyone a first-class citizen and anyone else a second-class citizen.
We are not seeking any special concession; we are only asking for equal justice. Our question is straightforward: if the law applicable to a mosque is the same, why should it not be applicable to every religious place? If one standard is applied to a Muslim, why should the same standard not be applied to every other citizen? If the Constitution and the law are meant for everyone, then their protection and enforcement must also be equal for all.
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Al Jazeera doesnтАЩt mention that the mosque was built on district collectorate premises which is govt land.
You cannot demolish a temple or encroach govt land and build a masjid. You canтАЩt take over roads and parks to pray.
You cannot piss anywhere and mark it as your territory.
This fu???ng monster would have been near to 72 hoors if it would hv been uttam pradesh
Why do u screaming from South Asia u moron
Kuch din toh guzariye humare gujrat Mein
Par jaise apni behan ko nanga nahate dekhte ho waise tumhari aankhein nikaal lenge
BASTARDS, @GujaratPolice . WHAT THE HELL IS THAT, YOU MOTHERFUCKERS??
YOU MONSTERS. YOU BLOODY DOGS.
@dgpgujarat , NOW, WAIT AND WATCH. WE WILL PERSONALLY FILE A COMPLAINT TO THE HONORABLE @India_NHRC AND DEMAND SUO-MOTO COGNIZANCE.
YOU WILL NOT BE SPARED AT ALL. WE WILL PRESS FOR PUNISHMENT.
#HumanRightsViolations
@UNHumanRights@UN_HRC@hrw
This person is a sitting Member of the National Human Rights Commission and is abusing his office to target a minor child, promote fake narratives further threatening her life, engage in partisan political issues, and mislead the public.
It is a sad reflection of the pathetic state of affairs in this very important institution meant to uphold human rights.
NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian should immediately clarify whether he supports this conduct of his colleague.
He must IMMEDIATELY censure and withdraw all work from this habitual offender.
The Government of India should initiate steps to remove this person from this very important post on grounds of тАЬunsound mind and mental incapacityтАЭ and advise the President of India accordingly. Such a person in such a post is a threat to every minor, especially those belonging to Dalit community, and for human rights in our country.
He would be better off in a political party that can bear such baggage.
Saharanpur mosque built on land owned by Yaqoob & Walid Khan in 1911 who later donated land for DM office. Govt building on donated land- mosque predates govt office! Yet was demolished without chance to appeal to HC. Disgraceful. @IqraMunawwar_
Jauhar was not some glorious tradition. It meant women being driven to mass self immolation rather than falling into enemy hands.
And today, some people romanticise this horror as our pride.
Imagine glorifying a tragedy that cost women their lives.
Excuse the language!
Mosab Hassan Yousef just did what 99% of politicians are too gutless to do.
Son of a Hamas founder. Converted. Walked away from the death cult. Then stood on that stage in America and said it out loud:
тАЬI donтАЩt give a fuck about your Quran. I donтАЩt give a fuck about your pedophile prophet. And I donтАЩt give a fuck about your entire belief system. You disgust me.тАЭ
If you think you have divine permission to murder people who donтАЩt submitтАж you have no place here.
ThatтАЩs not hate. ThatтАЩs a man who lived it telling the truth.
America First. No apologies.
You canтАЩt pray in a moving vehicle. You canтАЩt pray on wheels. You canтАЩt pray towards another human being. You canтАЩt pray in a place owned by someone else without explicit permission (look up тАЬghasbтАЭ in Islamic Jurisdiction.) You canтАЩt pray to any direction other than Mecca (a moving vehicle changes that direction!) You canтАЩt pray in a place you arenтАЩt a hundred percent sure isnтАЩt najis (a dog walking on that train makes it najis and your prayer is not acceptable.) You canтАЩt pray in a loud, noisy place. You canтАЩt pray anywhere that you might get distracted. You canтАЩt pray while people are walking in front of you. You canтАЩt pray if you arenтАЩt completely clean and the ground youтАЩre praying on is also completely clean. Do you get it or do you need me to continue? This isnтАЩt a matter of prayer and religion. This is purely a show of force and intimidation. Respond accordingly. https://t.co/OuC8mh6bDb