Himanta Sarma’s Hate Speech on 'Miya' and the Supreme Court’s Silence

Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind moves SC against Assam CM's 'Miya' remarks

The Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind, an organisation of Indian Muslims and Muslim scholars, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the recent remarks made by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, where the BJP leader allegedly used the term 'Miya' to describe Muslims.

Trying to divide society: Jamiat moves Supreme Court over Assam CM's Miya remarks

The petition, filed in the Supreme Court by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, described the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s statement as spreading hatred and creating division between two communities. It refers to a statement made by Sarma in which he allegedly spoke about removing 4 to 5 lakh "Miya" voters from the electoral rolls.

Himanta Sarma’s Hate Speech on 'Miya' and the Supreme Court’s Silence

The court ordered suo motu FIRs against hate preachers. As the Assam Chief Minister relentlessly demonises “Miyas”, will the justices apply their own ruling before his venom divides society further?

Jamiat Moves Supreme Court Over Assam CM’s Communal Remarks

The plea urges the court to frame strict, enforceable guidelines for constitutional functionaries to prevent the spread of hatred under the cover of public office NEW DELHI – Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (Mahmood Madani faction) has moved the Supreme Court seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his “openly communal and deeply divisive” remarks targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims. In a petition filed by Jamiat president Maulan…

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind moves SC against Assam CM's 'communal' remarks

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has moved the Supreme Court against some recent public remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma, terming them “communal, deeply divisive, and contrary to the spirit of the Constitution”.The plea filed by Maulana Mahmood Madani, President, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, through senior advocate M R Shamshad, urged the court to frame strict and enforceable guidelines for persons holding constitut…