Religious leader Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi condemned a political gathering at a Delhi mosque on Wednesday. The All-India Muslim Jamaat president called for Imam Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi's dismissal after politicians met inside the Parliament Street mosque. Razvi stated that sacred spaces should remain dedicated to worship rather than political activities. He warned of widespread protests if the Imam fails to apologize for allowing the controversial meeting. The incident violated Islamic principles that separate religious and worldly matters.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav attended the Tuesday evening gathering alongside several MPs and party officials. Photographs showed the politicians seated with Imam Nadvi in the mosque courtyard during the disputed meeting. The BJP characterized the event as a publicity stunt while religious authorities criticized the breach of protocol. Razvi demanded that Nadvi publicly promise to prevent future political activities within the mosque premises. The mosque committee has not responded to the growing controversy over faith and politics boundaries.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav attended the Tuesday evening gathering alongside several MPs and party officials. Photographs showed the politicians seated with Imam Nadvi in the mosque courtyard during the disputed meeting. The BJP characterized the event as a publicity stunt while religious authorities criticized the breach of protocol. Razvi demanded that Nadvi publicly promise to prevent future political activities within the mosque premises. The mosque committee has not responded to the growing controversy over faith and politics boundaries.
