Maulana Arshad Madani, the leader of a Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind faction, made strong allegations against the Congress party on Wednesday. He stated that the Congress adopted a flexible policy towards religion-based hate politics during its rule. This approach, according to Madani, caused severe harm to both India and its Constitution.
Madani's Critique of Congress' Historical Stance
Madani claimed that if Congress had taken a strict stand against communalism seventy-seven years ago, the situation would be different today. He argued that the party would not have lost power, and the country would not be facing the threat of destruction. In a post on social media platform X, Madani elaborated on his views.
Linking Communalism to Gandhi's Assassination
He pointed out that communal forces were responsible for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. Madani believes that if communalism had been firmly crushed at that time, India could have been saved from its current troubles. He emphasized the importance of decisive action in the past.
Call for Honest Implementation of the Constitution
Madani also stressed the need for honest and full implementation of the Constitution. He said that if the Constitution had been followed along the lines of free India's foundations, the present days would not be so challenging. This statement highlights his concern for constitutional integrity.
Allegations of Leniency Towards Communal Forces
Madani alleged that Congress leaders, perhaps out of fear, adopted a soft stance against religiously driven hate politics from the beginning. He accused them of treating communal forces with leniency. Strict legal action, as required by law, was avoided, according to Madani.
This leniency, he claimed, gave communal forces ample opportunity to grow and strengthen over time. Madani's comments reflect a critical view of Congress' historical policies and their long-term impact on Indian society.
