NEW DELHI: AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Uttar Pradesh authorities’s current directive requiring meals outlets alongside the Kanwar Yatra path to show nameplates with the proprietors’ particulars. Talking after the all-party assembly, Owaisi condemned the order as unconstitutional and accused the state authorities of “selling untouchability” and “discrimination towards Muslims“.
“We stated that if any authorities passes an order towards the Structure, then the federal government of India ought to pay attention to it. Issuing such an order is a violation of Article 17. They’re selling untouchability. It’s towards the correct to life, you’re towards livelihood,” Owaisi stated.
Owaisi strongly objected to the directive, saying it could have a broader affect on communal concord and constitutional rights.
“Tomorrow a Muslim will say that he retains quick for 30 days in Ramazan and doesn’t drink water for 15 hours. Will you not give water to anybody? That is only a signal of hatred. There may be an open discrimination towards Muslims”, he added.
Eateries, dhabas, fruit outlets, and tea stalls alongside the Kanwar Yatra route have been instructed to show nameplates indicating the proprietors’ particulars. The state authorities has additionally introduced that motion will probably be taken towards these promoting merchandise with Halal certification.
This transfer has sparked vital controversy, with opposition events and civil rights activists accusing the federal government of selling discrimination.
The directive has not solely stirred controversy in Uttar Pradesh however has additionally influenced neighboring states. The Uttarakhand Police has launched a set of directives for meals institutions located alongside the paths of the Kanwar Yatra. In response to Pramod Singh Dobal, the Senior Superintendent of Police in Haridwar, these companies at the moment are required to prominently show particular details about their homeowners.
The ruling celebration in Uttar Pradesh has defended the directive, saying that it’s a measure to make sure transparency and accountability. Nevertheless, opposition events argue that it’s a thinly veiled try and discriminate towards Muslim-owned companies.
“We stated that if any authorities passes an order towards the Structure, then the federal government of India ought to pay attention to it. Issuing such an order is a violation of Article 17. They’re selling untouchability. It’s towards the correct to life, you’re towards livelihood,” Owaisi stated.
Owaisi strongly objected to the directive, saying it could have a broader affect on communal concord and constitutional rights.
“Tomorrow a Muslim will say that he retains quick for 30 days in Ramazan and doesn’t drink water for 15 hours. Will you not give water to anybody? That is only a signal of hatred. There may be an open discrimination towards Muslims”, he added.
Eateries, dhabas, fruit outlets, and tea stalls alongside the Kanwar Yatra route have been instructed to show nameplates indicating the proprietors’ particulars. The state authorities has additionally introduced that motion will probably be taken towards these promoting merchandise with Halal certification.
This transfer has sparked vital controversy, with opposition events and civil rights activists accusing the federal government of selling discrimination.
The directive has not solely stirred controversy in Uttar Pradesh however has additionally influenced neighboring states. The Uttarakhand Police has launched a set of directives for meals institutions located alongside the paths of the Kanwar Yatra. In response to Pramod Singh Dobal, the Senior Superintendent of Police in Haridwar, these companies at the moment are required to prominently show particular details about their homeowners.
The ruling celebration in Uttar Pradesh has defended the directive, saying that it’s a measure to make sure transparency and accountability. Nevertheless, opposition events argue that it’s a thinly veiled try and discriminate towards Muslim-owned companies.
