India Cannot Become Nepal or Bangladesh: Maulana Razvi Urges Probe Into Foreign Protesters
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi urges govt to probe foreign protesters and praises Yogi Adityanath's law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
In a strong statement regarding national stability and internal security, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, has asserted that India is fundamentally different from its neighbors and cannot be destabilized in the same manner as Nepal, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka. Speaking on Friday, the cleric called upon the central government to launch investigations into individuals from outside the country who he alleges are entering India specifically to incite and participate in protests.
Warning Against Foreign Influence
Maulana Razvi expressed concern over the presence of foreign nationals in domestic agitations. He emphasized that the government must identify and probe those coming from abroad to stage protests, suggesting that such external interference could be a threat to the country's harmony.
“India can never become Nepal, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. The people from outside who are coming here and staging protests should be investigated by the government,” Razvi stated.
Praise for Yogi Adityanath's Governance
Turning his attention to the regional administration, the cleric offered high praise for the law-and-order situation in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He claimed that the state has maintained a tight security grip during the current tenure, ensuring overall stability.
Razvi pointed out that, with the exception of specific incidents in Bahraich and Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh has remained free of major violence under the present government. In a sharp contrast, he criticized the previous administration led by the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that the law-and-order climate was poor during that period.
Appeal to Muslim Youth
These remarks follow a recent appeal made by Maulana Razvi to the Muslim youth. He had specifically urged them to steer clear of a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, which was scheduled for October 10.
Context of the Jantar Mantar Protest
The planned agitation by the CJP was centered around demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party alleged irregularities regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
While Maulana Razvi acknowledged that demonstrations are a legal and democratic right, he warned that protests which turn violent only create hardships for the general public. Consequently, he advised Muslim youth—particularly those residing or working in Delhi and neighboring areas of Uttar Pradesh—to avoid participating in the agitation to prevent any potential unrest.