Protest at Jantar Mantar Over Demolition of Places of Worship
A massive protest took place at Delhi's historic Jantar Mantar ground, bringing together various Muslim organizations and opposition leaders to voice strong opposition against the ongoing demolition drives targeting mosques across different parts of the country. The demonstrators raised serious questions about the rule of law, constitutional rights, and social justice in the current political climate.
Prominent political figures from Uttar Pradesh, including Samajwadi Party Lok Sabha MPs Ikra Hasan, Zia-ur-Rehman Barq, and Mohibullah Nadvi, led the agitation. These leaders accused central and state authorities of deliberately undermining minority rights and misusing state machinery for political gains.
Ikra Hasan Alleges Political Motive Behind Saharanpur Action
Addressing the gathering and media, Kairana MP Ikra Hasan directly targeted the Uttar Pradesh administration over the recent demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur. She asserted that the action had no legal backing and was entirely driven by the upcoming assembly elections in the state to foster polarization.
"We are not against any religion, but targeting a single community for political agendas is illegal and unconstitutional. We will fight this injustice. The Saharanpur mosque was demolished simply because UP elections are approaching." — Ikra Hasan, MP, Samajwadi Party
Mass Detentions by Delhi Police Spark Outrage
As the protest escalated, Delhi Police intervened and detained several prominent leaders, including MPs Ikra Hasan, Mohibullah Nadvi, and Zia-ur-Rehman Barq, along with activists from Jamat-e-Islami Hind. The detentions drew sharp criticism from opposition circles, who accused the administration of stifling democratic dissent and peaceful protests.
