Srinagar, Apr 9 (KNS): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday strongly criticized authorities for disallowing a scheduled meeting of the Mutahida Majlis Ulema (MMU) on the Waqf Amendment Act, calling it "unjust" and an attempt to silence peaceful religious deliberation in a Muslim-majority region.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mirwaiz said, “Mutahida Majlis Ulema (MMU) important meet regarding the recent Waqf Amendment Act was not allowed to take place at my residence by authorities. Religious representatives of J&K, including from Ladakh, Kargil, and Jammu had reached the valley to attend this meet today.”
According to a statement issued tp KNS, he expressed surprise and disappointment over the denial of space for discussion, saying, “It is strange that even a discussion to deliberate on this serious issue and respond peacefully by Muslim scholars and religious institutes in this Muslim majority region is barred.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel”
Mirwaiz highlighted that while every political party in India has expressed views freely in Parliament on the issue, the same right should be extended to Muslim political and religious representatives of Jammu and Kashmir.
As a response, MMU has decided that the joint resolution prepared in consultation with all members will be read out in mosques and religious congregations this coming Friday. Additionally, Mirwaiz announced that the MMU extends full support to the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and will stand by it in all measures it decides to take in addressing concerns related to the new law. (KNS)