AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has raised serious concerns over the treatment of Muslims in India, claiming they have been turned into "untouchables." His comments come in the wake of a shocking ultimatum issued by traders in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, demanding that Muslim families leave the district by December 31. Owaisi criticized the situation, highlighting the growing discrimination against the Muslim community.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Owaisi expressed his outrage, stating, "Muslims have been made untouchable in India. 15 Muslim families are being boycotted in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Traders of Chamoli have threatened that Muslims will have to leave Chamoli by December 31. If house owners give houses to Muslims, they will have to pay a fine of Rs 10,000." He further questioned the denial of basic rights to Muslims, adding, "Don?t the Muslims of Chamoli have the right to live with equality and respect?"
Owaisi's remarks come as Uttarakhand prepares to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a contentious issue that has drawn widespread political attention. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat also criticized the UCC, calling it a mere "political propaganda" aimed at enhancing the stature of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in national politics. Rawat emphasized that the BJP has been in power for over a decade but has done little to implement the UCC until now.
The ultimatum in Chamoli and the broader debate surrounding the UCC have fueled concerns about the treatment of minority communities in the state. As Owaisi warns of increasing marginalization, the political landscape in Uttarakhand remains tense, with the implementation of the UCC sparking further division.
The Uttarakhand UCC bill, which aims to address laws related to marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, has been submitted to the state government. However, critics argue that the bill is being used as a political tool rather than a genuine effort to address legal inequalities. The upcoming months will determine how these developments impact both the Muslim community and the political dynamics in Uttarakhand.
