Attempts to defame Hindus by raising baseless fears of Muslim conversions at Maha Kumbha

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi’s Controversial Remarks on Maha Kumbha Mela

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, UP – As the Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, prepares to make the upcoming Maha Kumbha at Prayagraj a magnificent event, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has stirred controversy. Razvi has demanded a ban on alleged plans to convert Muslims during the Kumbha.

In a letter to CM Yogi, Maulana Razvi expressed concerns about potential conversions during the Maha Kumbha, claiming that such incidents could lead to unrest in the state and the country.

Key Points Raised by Maulana Razvi:

1. Razvi claims he has received information about plans for the mass conversion of Muslims at the Maha Kumbha. He emphasized that Uttar Pradesh already has laws against religious conversion, and any such activity at the Kumbha would violate these laws. He urged the government to prohibit such programs.

2. Razvi stated that the Kumbha is a religious event meant to spread a message of unity, not division. (However, Hindu festivals have always symbolized unity and peace. It is unwarranted for members of other communities to lecture Hindus about their traditions. – Editor)

The Maha Kumbha is an essential part of Hindu culture and spirituality. Attempts to politicize it or spread baseless allegations against it are not only misguided but also divisive. Those pointing fingers should introspect about their own communities and focus on genuine issues rather than creating false narratives- Editor

Editorial Perspectives

  • While Muslim leaders like Bareilvi raise concerns over alleged conversions at Hindu festivals, they conveniently ignore issues such as Love Jihad, forced conversions of Hindu women, and attacks on Hindus across the country. Why do they have selective outrage ?
  • The Maha Kumbha is a grand and sacred Hindu event. Efforts by Muslim leaders and their organizations to tarnish its image expose their agenda to create unnecessary discord.