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Mahmood Madani's Warning: Why Congress Can't Champion Muslim Rights Now

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind chief Mahmood Madani has made some pointed remarks about the Congress party's current state. He believes it's unrealistic to expect the Congress to champion Muslim issues when it's struggling to address its own internal concerns. Madani broadened his critique, stating that all political parties have failed to fight on basic, important national issues. He also spoke about the need to correctly educate people on the concept of 'jihad', alleging its deliberate misrepresentation.

Key Points: Mahmood Madani Says Congress Unable to Raise Muslim Issues

  • Madani argues it's wrong to expect mainstream parties to fight only for Muslim issues
  • He criticizes all parties for failing to address basic national issues like pollution
  • The JUH chief calls for 'jihad' to be included in school education to clarify its meaning
  • Madani alleges deliberate distortion of Islamic principles to ignite hostility against Muslims
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Cong can't raise Muslim issues when unable to raise its own: Mahmood Madani (IANS Exclusive)

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind chief Mahmood Madani, in an IANS exclusive, states Congress cannot effectively raise Muslim issues as it struggles with its own concerns.

"Right now, it (Congress) is not even able to raise its own issues -- how will it raise anyone else's issues? - Mahmood Madani"

New Delhi, Dec 3

Maulana Mahmood Madani, the chief of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (JUH), stated on Wednesday that it is unrealistic to expect any mainstream political party to exclusively advocate for Muslims.

He emphasised that the Congress party is unable to effectively address Muslim issues as it struggles to address its own concerns.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Maulana Madani said that politics should not be seen only from the perspective of Muslims, but with the other "important issues" like pollution, etc.

When asked if Congress fights for the rights of the Muslim community, the JUH chief said, "This is a very political question. It is wrong to expect any mainstream political party to fight only for Muslims or raise only their issues. I do not want to keep such expectations from any party. Right now, it (Congress) is not even able to raise its own issues -- how will it raise anyone else's issues?"

Madani was also asked the same question about the AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, to which he said that no political party is currently fighting on basic issues, and everyone has "failed" to do so.

"Politics should not be seen only from the perspective of Muslims. But for the country and nation building, like the issue of pollution, whether it is air, water, or even the pollution of minds. Political parties and civil society should fight this. Whether they fight together or separately, that is their choice. I believe our parties are not fighting on basic issues properly. In this, everyone has failed," JUH chief added.

Additionally, Madani spoke about the concept of 'jihad' and said that it is significant not only for Muslims but for the entire nation, adding that it should be included in school education so that children understand its meaning and purpose.

He said 'jihad' (a term traditionally used for a struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam or to safeguard the Muslim community) has been repeatedly misinterpreted and deliberately linked with violence.

Madani alleged that attempts to ignite hostility against Islam and Muslims have intensified, claiming that some individuals identifying themselves as followers of Sanatan Dharma and other religions were intentionally distorting the "sacred Islamic principle of jihad" and equating it with terrorism.

- IANS

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Shreya B
His point about pollution of minds is so true. The political discourse has become so toxic. Instead of fighting over who represents whom, parties should come together on basic issues like clean air, water, and education for all. That's the real 'jihad' we need today.
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Aman W
While I appreciate his call for focusing on broader issues, I respectfully disagree with the idea of including 'jihad' in school education. Given the widespread misunderstanding and political misuse of the term, it might create more confusion and controversy than clarity. The curriculum is already overloaded.
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Priyanka N
Spot on about Congress! They are so busy with internal fights and survival that they can't effectively raise any issue, let alone specific community concerns. The opposition needs to get its act together first. National issues are waiting.
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David E
Interesting perspective from a religious leader. Moving the conversation from identity politics to substantive issues like pollution and nation-building is a mature approach. Hope other leaders across the spectrum take note.
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Karthik V
"Everyone has failed" – that's a powerful and honest admission. When a senior figure like Madani says this, it should be a wake-up call for all political parties. Time to move beyond vote bank politics and work for *Sabka Vikas*.

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