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NEW DELHI: The Forum for Muslim Studies and Analysis has welcomed the Narendra Modi Government’s decision to extend the ban on the Zakir Naik led Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for another five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), describing it as a significant and commendable step in the national interest.
Prof. Jasim Mohammad, Secretary-General of the FMSA, said that safeguarding national unity, social harmony and constitutional values was of paramount importance in a diverse and multicultural country like India. He emphasised that any organisation, irrespective of its religion, ideology or community affiliation, whose activities pose a threat to the country's security, sovereignty, integrity or social harmony must face strict legal action.
Prof. Jasim Mohammad said the decision taken by the Narendra Modi-led government sends a clear message that extremism, hatred, separatism and activities detrimental to national interests cannot be justified in the name of religious freedom. He stressed that individuals associated with such organisations, particularly those allegedly involved in activities threatening national security, must be subjected to impartial investigation and due process of law.
He further stated that if any accused individual is residing abroad to evade Indian law, the government should pursue appropriate legal and diplomatic channels, including extradition wherever legally permissible, to bring such individuals back to India to face judicial proceedings.
Highlighting India's pluralistic ethos, Prof. Jasim Mohammad said that the country's greatest strength lies in its diversity, democratic traditions and spirit of brotherhood. He added that a policy of zero tolerance towards activities threatening national security and national unity was essential.
The Forum for Muslim Studies and Analysis reiterated that national interest must remain paramount and that the rule of law must apply equally to every individual and organisation, without discrimination.
