"They use love to mislead you, to trap you": Spiritual leader Ishika Taneja responds to Madani's speech, express concern over safety of Hindu women

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Spiritual leader Ishika Taneja on Sunday responded to Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani's speech, expressing concern about the safety of Hindu women and alleging that some individuals are using "love jihad" to mislead and trap them.
Speaking to ANI, Ishika Taneja said, "I'm not saying all Muslims come from that thought process. But I ask my Hindu daughters and sisters, what kind of religion is this where even an animal doesn't feel safe? They are slaughtered and killed. How can our daughters feel safe there? What kind of religion is this, where a boy can give triple talaq? They use love to mislead you, to trap you ... If they have the courage, they should truly explain their religion... Then if daughters choose that, then I have no problem..."
Taneja cited the example of 8,500 women returning to an NGO, suggesting that love jihad is a real issue that needs to be addressed. She urged Hindu youth to come together to address these concerns, emphasising the need for transparency and open discussion of such topics.
"Around 8,500 women have returned to just one NGO. If we still think that there's no such thing as love jihad, we're deluding ourselves. We need to embrace this truth, and for all the youth to come together and actually address such issues," she said.
On Saturday, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani expressed concern over India's judicial and social conditions, alleging that constitutional rights are being undermined and minority communities are being targeted.
Speaking at the National Governing Body meeting in Bhopal, Madani questioned the independence of the judiciary, citing cases like Babri Masjid and triple talaq. He stated that the Supreme Court should be considered "supreme" only if it upholds the Constitution and the law.
"After the verdict on Babri Masjid, triple talaq and several other matters, it seems that courts are functioning under the Government's pressure for a few years now...We have several instances before that have raised questions on the character of courts... The Supreme Court is eligible to be called supreme only when it follows the Constitution and when it upholds the law. If it doesn't do that, it doesn't deserve to be called 'Supreme, '" Madani said.
He highlighted issues like bulldozer actions, mob lynching, and seizure of Waqf properties, which have made Muslims feel unsafe.
Madani also criticised anti-conversion laws, saying they undermine the right to freedom of religion.
He also commented on Vande Mataram, saying that surrendering communities are "murda kaum", while living communities face challenges head-on.
The Jamiat president further said, "...' Murda kaum' do not get involved in difficulties. They surrender. They will be told to recite Vande Mataram and they will begin doing so at once. That is the sign of a 'murda kaum'. If it is 'zinda kaum', morale will have to be boosted, and the situation will have to be met head-on..." (ANI)