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Muslim Personal Law Board Shariat Campaign Faces Pasmanda Pushback

Muslim Personal Law Board Shariat Campaign Faces Pasmanda Pushback
Muslim Personal Law Board’s Shariat campaign draws Pasmanda pushback – ‘Could polarise voters’ · indianexpress.com

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board is planning a campaign called “Save India, Save Shariat.”

It says the campaign will defend the Constitution and Islamic law.

The campaign is planned across India.

It will start on September 17 and last for three months.

The board is worried about Uniform Civil Code measures in some states.

It says these measures could affect Muslim identity and religious freedom.

It also says laws are being enforced selectively, including through the selective bulldozing of houses.

A Pasmanda Muslim organization disagrees and says the campaign could divide voters before elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Key facts

Campaign name
“Save India, Save Shariat”
Announcing organization
All India Muslim Personal Law Board
Announcement date
August 31
Planned start date
September 17
Duration
Three months
Main concerns cited
Uniform Civil Code measures, Muslim identity, religious freedom, and alleged selective law enforcement
Criticism
All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz called the campaign uncalled for and potentially polarising
Election context
The criticism came ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

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