Samajwadi Leader's Eid Protest Sparks Legal Controversy

A Samajwadi Party leader, Yusuf Malik, is facing legal action for urging Muslims to forgo Eid celebrations in protest of a US-Israel attack on Iran. The gesture reflects a supposed appeal from jailed leader Azam Khan. A video of Malik's statement has resulted in his booking by police.

A Samajwadi Party leader has been embroiled in controversy after urging Muslims not to celebrate Eid as a form of protest. The appeal, purportedly made by jailed leader Azam Khan and communicated by Yusuf Malik, has led to police charging Malik with promoting enmity and incitement.

The call for a boycott was not only expressed during a jail visit to Khan but also reiterated publicly by Malik. According to police, the protest was in response to a US-Israel military strike in Iran that claimed the lives of over 160 schoolgirls. Malik suggested wearing black and refraining from Eid festivities to express solidarity and grief.

A video depicting Malik's call circulated on social media, prompting authorities to register a case against him under various sections, including promoting enmity between groups. An investigation is ongoing to determine further legal actions based on these allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)