Jaiswal's remarks come after Owaisi criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over "Miya" remarks and said that the Chief Minister disrespected the muslim community in the state. In Assam, the term 'Miya' refers to Bengali-speaking Muslims. The BJP and CM Sarma have been attacki
Nizami expressed shock that the Congress party, which claims to be sympathetic towards Muslim community and Kashmiri people, have not taken any action on the matter.
He also affirmed that under PM Modi's leadership, the country is moving forward and expressed confidence that in the coming times, everyone, be it from the Hindu or Muslim community, will raise the slogan of Vande Mataram.
Despite recent tensions and protests by Hindu groups over the disputed mosque building in Sanjauli, the Muslim community on Friday offered Jumma (Friday) prayers peacefully, emphasising unity and brotherhood in the Himachal Pradesh capital.
They cited the Himachal Pradesh High Court's directive to maintain the status quo and the earlier Municipal Commissioner's order regarding demolition of the top floors of the building.
He added that India has always ensured safety and equal opportunity for all communities, including Muslims. "If there is any place in the world where our brothers and sisters of the Muslim community are safest and facilitated, it is India," he said.
Speaking with ANI, Tripathi urged the Supreme Court to take action, alleging Madani instigated people against the country. Tripathi distanced Madani's views from the community, labelling him an enemy.
National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, advised Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani not to "provoke or instigate Muslims," saying that the crores of Muslims of the country do not agree with his statement.
Despite tensions, the situation remained peaceful, with Muslim community representatives reiterating their commitment to maintaining communal harmony. Hindu groups too publicly welcomed the restraint shown by the local Muslim population.
"If we talk about Bihar, the leaders we work with have never treated any community step-motherly. They talk about taking everyone along. Certainly, in the coming days, under the leadership we have in Bihar, we will take everyone along. The Muslim community gets respect everywhere, and dev
"India had a President like Abdul Kalam, who is a true icon for the Muslim community. We bow our heads in respect to him. He always lived his life with his head held high; he should be presented as a role model," Fadnavis told reporters.
Assam State BJP on Saturday said that the forthcoming 2026 Assembly elections in the state will fundamentally be a decisive contest between the indigenous Assamese populace and the Miya Muslim community of East Bengal origin.