Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Challenges Assam CM's Remarks in Supreme Court

The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has approached the Supreme Court against remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma, describing them as communal and divisive. The plea emphasizes the urgent need for strict guidelines for constitutional officeholders, to prevent misuse of public positions for spreading hate or targeting communities.

The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma, calling his remarks on January 27 divisive and unconstitutional. The organization seeks enforceable guidelines for constitutional officeholders to prevent misuse of their positions in spreading hatred.

President Maulana Mahmood Madani, represented by senior advocate M R Shamshad, argues that Sarma's statements attack social harmony and stigmatize minority communities. The court is urged to uphold constitutional values and prevent public officials from using free speech to incite hostility.

The plea highlights the necessity for regulatory guidelines to ensure no one exploits their constitutional role to incite communal hatred. Upholding these standards is crucial for maintaining the principles of equality, secularism, and human dignity enshrined in the Constitution.

(With inputs from agencies.)