Saharanpur emerges as the epicenter of a fresh religious debate after Maulana Kari Ishak Gora, the esteemed guardian of Jamiat Dawat-ul-Muslimeen and a key Deoband voice, rebuked RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat over his ‘Ghar Wapsi’ remarks. Gora emphasized that intellectuals like Bhagwat should refrain from statements that stoke communal fires.
In an interview, the Maulana portrayed Bhagwat as a man of intellect and honor, whose influence spans the nation. He pondered if the comment was a mere verbal lapse or part of a larger design, while debunking a purported response video from Arshad Madani as outdated.
Gora accused certain elements of politicizing faith to divide citizens and breed fear, labeling it a dangerous tactic that undermines national unity. ‘We are deeply unhappy with such provocations,’ he declared.
Amid the buzz over ‘The Kerala Story-2’, he criticized the film industry for embracing agendas that vilify communities through tales of ‘Love Jihad’ and forced conversions. ‘These are pure fabrications meant to manipulate public sentiment, but people see through them now,’ Gora affirmed.
This exchange underscores ongoing frictions in India’s multi-faith landscape, calling for measured words from influential leaders to foster peace.