Supporting the nationwide eviction drive against illegal immigrants, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Mahmood Madani said that no “foreigner” or “Bangladeshi citizen” should live in India. However, he criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying that he is presenting every Muslim as “Bangladeshi”. Madani alleged that the Chief Minister is even saying that he too will be sent to Bangladesh, which shows his mentality.
Allegation of ignoring Supreme Court guidelines
Madani said that forced evictions are being done as the elections in Assam are approaching and during this the guidelines of the Supreme Court are being ignored. He alleged that the state government is trying to give it a communal color to divert the attention of the public from real issues like unemployment and corruption. Madani clarified that the process of removing illegal immigrants should be done under the law and rules, but at present no attention is being paid to it.
Called the campaign “unfortunate and painful”
During his visit to Assam, Madani strongly criticized the eviction drive. He said that the manner in which it is being carried out is “unfortunate and painful”. According to him, the foundation of any country and society rests on an orderly system. If that system is broken or trampled, it is extremely sad. Madani said that this matter should not be limited to a particular community, but it should be resolved in a just manner.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back
At the same time, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Mahmood Madani, rejecting his allegations outright. He said, “Who is Madani? Is Madani God? His bravery was seen only during the Congress rule. There is no evidence of his bravery under the BJP rule. If he does more, I will send him to jail. I am the Chief Minister, not Madani.” This statement of CM Sarma made it clear that the state government is in no mood to stop the eviction drive in any way. This political confrontation has created a new controversy in Assam politics.
