New Delhi: Warning that the “politics of hate” poses a grave threat to India’s unity and constitutional framework, the General Body of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Registered) held on February 15 adopted a series of resolutions addressing domestic and international concerns, including alleged voter roll manipulation, Waqf legislation, Vande Mataram, and the situation in Palestine.
Presiding over the meeting, Mushawarat President Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan cautioned that growing hostility against minorities, if left unchecked, could have “destructive consequences” for the country. The resolution expressed concern that the chief ministers of Assam and Uttarakhand were “openly challenging” constitutional safeguards and minority rights, alleging that no action had been taken against them.
In a strongly worded resolution on the “Special Revision Campaign” (SIR), Mushawarat alleged that efforts were underway to delete Muslim names from electoral rolls nationwide. It claimed that after attempts to “snatch citizenship” through the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) faced resistance, authorities had turned to voter list revisions.
The body alleged irregularities in the exercise, including deletion of “genuine voters” and inclusion of “bogus names,” warning that such measures could replicate the “D-voter” crisis seen in Assam across the country. It called on constitutional authorities and human rights groups to take “firm political and legal action” to prevent disenfranchisement.
On Waqf reforms, Mushawarat criticised recent amendments and mandatory portal-based registration requirements, arguing that they were enacted without adequate consultation with Muslim organisations and scholars. The body claimed the changes could expose Waqf properties to “misappropriation” and demanded restoration of the previous legal framework.
Addressing the controversy around Vande Mataram, Mushawarat opposed making all stanzas of the song compulsory, stating that certain verses referring to the land as a deity conflict with Islamic monotheistic beliefs. It urged authorities to reconsider the move and address concerns within the community.
The meeting also expressed support for University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations aimed at promoting social justice in higher education institutions and curbing caste-based discrimination.
On international affairs, Mushawarat condemned what it described as Israel’s “brutal oppression” of Palestinians and called on the global community, including India, to end support for Israel. It demanded accountability for political and military leaders responsible for alleged atrocities, warning that failure to uphold international justice would undermine the global order.
In a separate resolution, the organisation welcomed what it termed “fair elections” in Bangladesh and expressed hope that the outcome would strengthen bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh.
Several senior office-bearers—including Working President Professor Muhammad Suleman, Vice President Mufti Ataur Rahman Qasmi, General Secretary Masoom Moradabadi and others—participated in the meeting, with additional members joining virtually. The resolutions, Mushawarat said, reflect its commitment to safeguarding constitutional rights, electoral integrity and communal harmony in the country.
