New Delhi: Jamaat e Islami Hind President Syed Sadatullah Husaini addressed three pressing issues during the organisation’s monthly media briefing at its headquarters. He spoke about the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the rise in crimes against women, and growing economic pressure on ordinary citizens.
Husaini began with the conflict in West Asia. He reiterated the organisation’s condemnation of the military attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. He said Jamaat e Islami Hind issued a statement on the first day of the war and continues to denounce the aggression. According to him, launching attacks on a sovereign nation during diplomatic negotiations violates international law and established global norms.
He criticised the targeting of Iran’s head of state during the conflict and described such actions as harmful to the principles guiding international relations. Husaini said the war has caused civilian casualties, including the deaths of children. He referred to reports that a primary school was attacked on the first day of the conflict, which resulted in the deaths of young girls. He said attacks on civilian locations reflect a troubling pattern in modern warfare.
Husaini also mentioned an incident in which an Iranian ship in a neighbouring region was reportedly targeted. He said such actions raise serious questions about respect for international law. He warned that large scale destruction of cities and civilian populations creates dangerous precedents if the global community fails to respond.
He urged the international community to intervene and halt the conflict. He also said those responsible for war crimes must face accountability under international legal frameworks. Husaini cautioned against escalation of the conflict into a broader confrontation involving Iran and Arab nations. He called on all sides to avoid steps that could widen the crisis. He also urged India to use diplomatic influence to promote peace.
Turning to the issue of women’s safety, Husaini said the upcoming International Women’s Day should prompt serious reflection. He noted that crimes against women remain a major concern. According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau, around 4.45 lakh crimes against women were recorded in 2022, including more than 31,000 rape cases.
He said stronger laws and effective enforcement are necessary. Husaini also stressed faster trials and stronger legal action against offenders. He added that trafficking, forced labour and exploitation in corporate sectors require stronger legal safeguards.
At the same time, he argued that legal reforms alone will not solve the problem. Society requires ethical awareness and moral responsibility. Husaini said awareness of accountability before God and moral responsibility after death helps discourage wrongdoing. He also raised concern about pornography and obscenity in media and online platforms, which he said contribute to moral decline.
The third issue discussed involved the economic situation. Husaini said ordinary citizens face increasing financial pressure. He recalled concerns raised earlier about the Union Budget. According to him, the budget focuses mainly on increasing production and gross domestic product while giving limited attention to consumer purchasing power.
He said a healthy economy requires balance between production and consumption. Without adequate purchasing power, increased production alone cannot sustain economic growth. Jamaat e Islami Hind had suggested tax reforms and higher social spending to strengthen consumption.
Husaini also warned that global developments could worsen economic pressure. He said disruption of energy routes such as the Strait of Hormuz affects oil supply. Since India imports around 80 percent of its crude oil, rising prices could increase inflation.
He also raised concern about the expansion of gig economy jobs. Many young workers serve as delivery staff for platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato and Amazon. Husaini said many of these workers lack job security, social protection and stable income.
He concluded by urging policymakers to strengthen social spending, increase purchasing power and address employment insecurity to protect the welfare of ordinary citizens.
