Bareilly, February 5: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has commented on the recent controversy involving actor Naseeruddin Shah. Shah was invited to an event at a university but later uninvited. The event organizers claimed that the actor declined the invitation.
In the midst of mutual accusations, Maulana Razvi condemned the situation. He stated that if such treatment was meted out to the actor, it reflects communalism or extremism. He remarked, “Naseeruddin Shah is a well-known figure in India, and if someone speaks out, they should be heard. Not everything should be labeled as treason. There are limits to what can be considered treason. If a statement crosses that line, then it should be addressed. Otherwise, it cannot be forced into that category. This is the beauty of the Indian Constitution. That is why everyone can express their views freely before the government.”
He further added, “Criticism of the government falls within constitutional bounds. It cannot be labeled as treason. However, if there is criticism regarding what happened to Naseeruddin Shah at Mumbai University, it indicates communalism or extremism.”
Additionally, Maulana Razvi praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He noted that CM Adityanath does not harass Muslims like the Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand and Assam. His focus remains on development, and he aims to make Uttar Pradesh a better state, ensuring that government schemes reach the people. Razvi emphasized that Adityanath does not differentiate between Hindus and Muslims, which is why many Muslims appreciate him.
He also mentioned that the Chief Minister has neither ordered the closure of madrasas nor blocked them. “Some incidents have occurred, but those orders were related to the High Court or District Court. The Chief Minister has not issued any such orders,” he stated.
