In a fiery address to the media in Mumbai, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Thursday spotlighted the precarious safety of Muslims in India. He lambasted the government for fostering division through poor law enforcement, infiltration issues, and eroded patriotism narratives.
‘Muslims don’t feel fully secure,’ Azmi stated bluntly. ‘Beards and skullcaps invite trouble; their faith is interfered with. Post-2014, no talk of Muslim progress—only propaganda labeling them disloyal.’ He claimed a systematic effort to demonize the community as traitors.
Citing the recent assault on a Muslim passenger en route to Latur, he warned of normalized bias. ‘Hate has infected even decent folks since the current regime took hold—all for political gain.’
Addressing BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde’s crackdown on alleged Bangladeshi hawkers, Azmi reaffirmed Muslim contributions. ‘From freedom struggle to battlefields, Muslims have bled for India. Remember Allama Iqbal’s iconic poem praising our nation?’
Targeting infiltration claims, he challenged: ‘Delhi rulers secure borders—or issue documents to intruders? They enter freely under their rule, yet fingers point at opposition and Muslims.’
On Pakistan ties, Azmi was unequivocal: ‘Smash the hands that fuel terror within our borders. India dwarfs Pakistan in strength.’
Law and order drew sharp criticism too: ‘Fear of justice is gone. Offenders from killers to drug peddlers bank on corruption to escape. Daily crime spikes signal systemic rot.’
As debates rage, Azmi’s words highlight a nation grappling with identity, security, and unity challenges.