Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Choudhary has strongly opposed restrictions on offering Namaz in public spaces, asserting that it has been a long-standing tradition and should not be stopped.
"Namaz has been performed in this country and will continue to be performed—no one can stop it. There is no such thing as a security concern. Every religion holds processions on the streets, so if Namaz is offered for ten minutes, what’s the issue? I believe the Supreme Court should take cognizance of this matter and provide clarity," Choudhary stated.
Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Choudhary on Namaz being prohibited on roads and rooftops says, "...Namaz has been performed in this country and will continue to be performed—no one can stop it. There is no such thing as a security concern. Every religion holds processions on the… pic.twitter.com/76Zen4kRTf
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Her remarks come amid growing restrictions in several states, where authorities have prohibited prayers on roads and rooftops, citing security and public inconvenience concerns.
The statement has sparked sharp political reactions, with critics arguing that religious practices should not disrupt public order, while supporters claim that targeting Namaz specifically is discriminatory.
