The various Islamic Jamaat groups and associations in Coimbatore district have issued a statement, aiming to sway Muslim voters against supporting BJP and ADMK. They have asked Muslims to vote for the DMK candidates Ganapathy Rajkumar in Coimbatore and K Ishwarasamy in Pollachi.
In the statement released by the Islamist outfit, they said “India is currently experiencing unprecedented challenges, unlike anything witnessed in the 75 years since gaining independence. The central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the BJP, has been systematically undermining Indian democracy over the past decade. Social justice warrior Periyar, Kamarajar, Anna, Honorable Quaid-e-Millat, Kalaignar, MGR, and Jayalalitha, who fought tirelessly to safeguard the rights of state governments, are seeing their efforts dismantled. Furthermore, essential disaster relief funds have been withheld, exacerbating the plight of minorities like Muslims and Christians, who are facing indescribable difficulties.”
The Islamist outfit did not leave the opportunity to peddle false information about Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 and National Register of Citizens saying “implementation of discriminatory measures like the CAA and NRC has even cast doubt on the citizenship of many”
It further said, “This election is pivotal; it will determine whether our nation remains democratic or slides into dictatorship. It’s crucial that all respected members of society, including Islamic groups, ensure full minority participation in this election. Elders should raise awareness about the imminent dangers and educate first-time voters to ensure maximum turnout.”
It called for the boycott of K Annamalai, “The BJP, adopting divisive tactics in Coimbatore by exploiting identities based on language, religion, and regional origin, seeks victory through fragmentation. Despite our diverse cultures and religions, we stand united. Therefore, the Coimbatore Islamic Association calls for the boycott of the fascist BJP candidate Annamalai. Instead, we wholeheartedly support the INDIA alliance, which champions democracy, social justice, and secularism. Additionally, we must reject the ADMK and its allies for supporting the reprehensible acts of the CAA and NRC.”
It further urged the Muslim voters to ensure the win for DMK, “A vote for the ADMK and its allies indirectly undermines the BJP’s agenda. On the upcoming election on 19 April 2024, we must strive for the victory of DMK’s Coimbatore Lok Sabha candidate Ganapathi Rajkumar and Pollachi Lok Sabha candidate Ishwarasamy.”
The aforementioned clarion call was done with the consensus of
- Jamadhul Ulama Sabha
- Sunnath Jamaat Ideology Association
- IUML
- JIH
- TMMK
- JAQH
- INTJ
- YMJ
- MMK
- MJK
- WPI
- Wahthathae Islami
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