Maulana Arrested for Obscene Remarks About Chief Minister Yogi’s Mother

‘Maulana’ refers to a scholar of Islam.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) — The Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special Task Force has arrested Maulana Abdullah Salim from Bihar for making obscene and provocative remarks about the mother of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The action was taken after a video of the Maulana’s controversial statement, made during a religious gathering in the month of Ramadan, went viral on social media. Maulana Abdullah Salim is a resident of the Jokihat area in Bihar. After his arrest, he was brought to Uttar Pradesh under tight security following necessary procedures. (Making objectionable remarks about someone’s mother reflects inappropriate conduct, particularly from someone regarded as a religious scholar – Editor)

🚨 Hate Speech Meets the Law 🚨

Maulana Abdullah Salim Chaturvedi been arrested in Bihar for making derogatory remarks against the mother of Yogi Adityanath during a Ramadan sermon

⚖️ Over 80 FIRs have been filed across multiple locations

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During Ramadan, a video of the Maulana was widely circulated on social media. While criticising the anti-cow slaughter law in Uttar Pradesh, he made a controversial statement referring to the Chief Minister’s mother. Following the circulation of the video, members of several organisations demanded strict action against him. More than 120 complaints have been registered against the Maulana in Uttar Pradesh in this matter. The police are continuing further investigation.

Editorial Perspective

“Maulana” means a scholar of Islam. If such a so-called scholar himself uses degrading language, then how might ordinary religious fanatic Muslims be thinking about Hindus – better not even to imagine ! Such individuals must be given strict punishment !