New Delhi, February 25: Shoaib Jamai, the president of the AIMIM’s Delhi unit, has urged the government to grant early leave to Muslim employees during the month of Ramadan. He stated that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta should consider this request, as it would send a positive message.
In an interview, Jamai explained, “During Ramadan, it is essential for the Muslim community to return home in time for Iftar. The traffic congestion in Delhi during the evening is severe. Therefore, we demand that Muslim employees be allowed to leave work early, enabling them to reach home on time for Iftar.”
Addressing the controversy surrounding Iftar at Ludhiana University, Jamai remarked, “What fault do Kashmiri students have? They study across the country. I have seen this in both South and North India, where they study in large numbers, including at Jamia University. Observing fasts and breaking them is a religious duty for Muslims, and they will continue to do so. When other religions are respected and celebrated, what is wrong with observing Ramadan and Iftar?”
Regarding the ban on the open sale of meat and fish in Bihar, Jamai noted, “This is primarily a hygiene issue. However, if someone objects to fish and meat, I would like to point out that nearly 90 percent of Hindus in the country consume fish and meat.”
Meanwhile, Jamai condemned the Youth Congress’s protest at the AI Summit. He stated, “If the Congress leadership was aware of this beforehand, it is even more unfortunate. We must play the role of the opposition within a democracy, but we do not condone actions that embarrass our country.”
He added, “I personally attended the AI Summit, and my team was also present. Besides politics, we work in the scientific field, focusing on artificial intelligence. Thus, we participated in the summit as researchers. We criticized the arrangements we observed there. However, what Galgotias University did in front of foreign guests is similar to what you (Congress) are doing. That platform was not meant for public demonstrations. There are numerous places for protests, but this should be considered on international platforms.”