Muslim Opposition: If Namaz on roads is not permitted, why is Yoga Day allowed?

Muslims criticize Prime Minister Modi’s June 21st event in Kolkata!

Kolkata – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in an event on Kolkata’s Red Road on June 21^st to mark the International Day of Yoga. Approximately 30,000 people are expected to perform yoga alongside the Prime Minister. In preparation for the event, the administration has decided to close Red Road and seven major roads in the city from midnight until the conclusion of the program. Muslims are opposing this.

Hafiz Mohammad Naimuddin Ghazi, Imam of a mosque in Jalpaiguri, questioned the administration’s decision stated, “I am an Indian citizen, and Article 15 of the Constitution guarantees equal rights to all citizens. If offering Namaz on public roads was restricted on the grounds of traffic inconvenience, how can permission be granted for a Yoga Day event on Red Road? If road closures cause inconvenience to the public, then the same rule should apply equally to everyone.”

“If namaz on roads is not allowed, then why Yoga Day?”

Some Muslim leaders have questioned the decision to permit a large-scale #YogaDay event on Kolkata’s Red Road, arguing that public-road namaz has faced restrictions in the recent past.

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“Laws and rules should be the same for all religions!”

Another community representative, Khatim Mohammad, also questioned the administration’s decision. He said that the Muslim community had complied with administrative directives and refrained from offering Namaz on Red Road. (He should be told that they are not doing a favour to the people! – Editor). But permission is now being granted for a large-scale Yoga Day gathering at the same location. Laws and regulations should be applied equally to all religious communities. (Those who oppose a Uniform Civil Code are demanding equal rules here – this is ironic indeed. – Editor)

Prime Minister’s event is a major national program! – Minister Dilip Ghosh!

BJP Leader Dilip Ghosh responded by stating that for many years, Namaz offered on Red Road and other roads in Kolkata had often resulted in significant traffic congestion. The Prime Minister’s Yoga Day event is a major national program. Any compromises related to the Prime Minister’s security will not be tolerated. Therefore, closing certain roads for a few hours is imperative. Ghosh further stated that despite the availability of many mosques, prayers had been held on Red Road for many years. Today objections are being raised against the Prime Minister’s event. The Prime Minister’s program must be organized at a place where public movement is relatively less. If the event had been held at a large ground or open field, surrounding areas would still have required security restrictions. The measures being taken are intended to serve the public interest and all citizens should learn to remain within the framework of the law.