In a bold appeal to Delhi’s leadership, AIMIM Delhi chief Shoaib Jamei has called for special provisions for Muslim workers during the holy month of Ramadan. Addressing Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directly, he seeks shortened work hours to beat the capital’s brutal rush-hour traffic.
‘Every Muslim wishes to share iftar at home,’ Jamei told media outlets. Evening commutes in Delhi turn into nightmares with endless jams, often pushing back sunset prayers and family meals. Flexible timings, he proposes, would foster harmony without compromising productivity.
The demand gains traction amid rising discussions on workplace faith sensitivity. Jamei linked it to broader respect for religious practices, slamming the Ludhiana University row where Kashmiri pupils faced backlash for iftar requests. ‘These students pursue dreams nationwide,’ he defended. ‘Roza and iftar are non-negotiable for us, just as Diwali or Christmas are for others.’
On Bihar’s meat sale restrictions, Jamei urged perspective. ‘Hygiene standards drive the policy—not bias,’ he stated firmly. ‘Fact: 90 percent of Indian Hindus eat non-veg. Let’s not politicize diets.’
Shifting gears, Jamei blasted Youth Congress for their AI summit antics. ‘Disrupting an international event shames India,’ he fumed. As an AI researcher himself, with team members present, he witnessed the disarray firsthand. ‘We voiced concerns professionally. Protests have venues, but not at the expense of our global image.’
Jamei’s multifaceted commentary—from traffic woes to political propriety—reflects AIMIM’s push for equitable policies. With Ramadan on the horizon, his plea spotlights the need for pragmatic solutions in multicultural governance. Delhi’s response could set a precedent for urban India.