Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind meet seeks reservation for Muslims

In his address,Madni did not speak on the controversy surrounding Maulana Vastanvi. “Muslims,Dalits and other low caste people in Hindu community are downtrodden till today. There has been no upliftment or development for them. The government should give them reservation in jobs and education sector for their as well as the country’s progress,” Madni said. He further demanded proper implementations of recommendations of the Sanchar committee and Mandal commission.

“Muslims had sowed the seed of freedom struggle in 1915 and later it was adopted by all the communities… and finally we got freedom. Mohammed Ali Jinnah had put forward the two-nation theory,which is absolutely unIslamic. Our grandfathers chose to stay in India and we should be proud to be called Indians,” he said.

On terrorism,Madni said Islam does not teach to kill any innocent person. “…Islam teaches us to love our own nation and its people and spread brotherhood.”

Swami Amrishanad of Hindu Milan temple,who was also present on the occasion,said: “We should build communal harmony so that a positive message spreads across the country. When two children fight in a house,their mother feels bad. Similarly,Hindu and Muslims are two kids of India and if they fight,Bharat Mata will be unhappy.”

Several prominent local Hindu priests and muftis (Muslim clerics) were shared the stage at Rajeshree Hall along with Madni.