*The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat described the Jharkhand Government’s resolution on UCC and the help given to the Hindu pilgrims who were victims of the accident in Maha Kumbh as true service to the country and society.*
*New Delhi:* The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat has expressed deep sorrow over the accident that took place during the Maha Kumbh and said that this tragedy is a cause of sorrow not only for the affected families but for the entire country. The National President of Mushawarat, Mr. Firoz Ahmed Advocate, said that we offer our heartfelt greetings to all those Muslims who, in this atmosphere of communalism and hatred, went beyond their religion, caste and sect and selflessly helped the Hindu pilgrims who were victims of the accident. Their compassion and sense of humanity shown in taking the injured to the hospital, feeding the hungry, consoling the frightened people and opening the doors of their homes for them is a shining example of our national unity and brotherhood. We appeal to all citizens to give priority to humanity and help every suffering person without discrimination.
Mushawarat welcomed the prudent decision taken by the Jharkhand Assembly on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Waqf Amendment Bill and praised the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Assembly, ruling party and the entire government of the state and said that we heartily congratulate them for this step taken to protect the Constitution and democratic values of the country. Senior Supreme Court lawyer and Mushawarat President Mr. Ahmed has said in his statement that this proposal is a reflection of the country’s pluralism, composite culture and adherence to constitutional rights. The Jharkhand government has proved that it is serious about protecting the basic principles of the Constitution of India, the religious and cultural rights of minorities. This step is a ray of hope not only for Muslims but for every conscientious citizen of the country. All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat appeals to all state governments to learn from the democratic process of Jharkhand and take practical steps to protect the diversity and constitutional rights of the people. We also thank the people of Jharkhand, who encouraged their government to take such a clear stand. In his letter to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the President of Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat has said that we hope that the Jharkhand government will continue to be an exemplary state by taking such decisions to promote equality, justice and brotherhood in the country.