Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind Chief Arshad Madani Accuses India of Targeting Muslims

Maulana Sayyid Arshad Madani, president of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, has alleged that Muslims in India are facing discrimination and are being deliberately targeted.

Speaking at a recent event, Madani claimed that while Muslim leaders abroad can rise to prominent positions, Muslims who attain similar positions in India are often punished instead of being appreciated.

He cited examples such as New York’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani and London mayor Sadiq Khan, saying that Muslims can rise to high offices overseas, but in India, they face obstacles and prosecutions when they do so.

Madani further alleged that Muslims in India are not allowed to serve as vice-chancellors of universities, and those who do are harassed or imprisoned. As an example, he referred to senior politician Azam Khan and also mentioned investigations involving Al-Falah University. According to him, the government continues to take actions aimed at ensuring that Muslims “never raise their heads.”

Congress leader Udit Raj supported Madani’s remarks. He also accused the government of discriminatory practices and questioned the demolition of Muslim homes with bulldozers, a trend that opposition parties and rights groups have repeatedly criticized.

Madani’s comments add to the ongoing national debate over minority rights and the treatment of Muslims in India, an issue that continues to draw political and public attention.