In a call for religious harmony, NCP-SP parliamentarian Fauzia Khan addressed the affidavit requirement for non-Hindus at Uttarakhand’s iconic Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines. ‘People should honor their respective places of worship,’ she declared firmly.
During an IANS interview, Khan contextualized her view against India’s tense socio-political climate. ‘Faith is personal. If devotees prefer exclusivity at these Hindu temples, that’s understandable. Non-Hindus have ample mosques and other sites for their devotion—there’s no need to intrude,’ she explained logically.
Promoting interfaith goodwill, she added, ‘All religions advocate love and peaceful coexistence. Let’s practice what we preach.’
Coinciding with Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, Khan shared heartfelt wishes. ‘To every brother and sister in my beloved country, Eid Mubarak! After a month of rigorous fasting and charity during Ramadan, today we rejoice in unity and generosity.’
She leveraged the moment for advocacy: ‘On this Eid, I urge everyone to pray for national peace and stronger communal bonds. Love and mutual respect are the bedrock of our diverse society.’
Khan didn’t shy away from critiquing fuel woes either. ‘Official assurances ring hollow as households battle gas scarcity daily. Long lines, unavailability, and price hikes are hitting the common man hard. This is a full-blown energy emergency,’ she charged.
Pointing fingers at policy failures, the MP said, ‘With better advance planning, we could have sidestepped this mess. Poor preparation is forcing ordinary Indians into needless hardship, demanding immediate government intervention.’