New Delhi, September 6 (Daily Kiran) : Maulana Sajid Rashidi, president of the All India Imam Association, has called for regular inspections of old buildings in New Delhi following the recent collapse of the Saty Niketan building. He emphasized the need for thorough evaluations of aging structures, particularly those associated with major universities like Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Jamia Millia Islamia.
In the wake of the tragic incident, Rashidi expressed grave concern for those trapped in the rubble. “A significant disaster has occurred, and people are stuck under debris. I pray for their safe rescue. The government must conduct investigations, identify dilapidated buildings, and reinforce them. The threat posed by old structures can lead to loss of life and property,” he stated.
Rashidi also criticized the Uttarakhand Waqf Board’s new marriage certificate format, asserting that it falls outside its jurisdiction. He argued that the Waqf Board is responsible solely for managing waqf properties and questioned the legal basis for introducing a marriage certificate.
Additionally, he raised concerns regarding the rights of women under the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that there is no provision ensuring a daughter’s full rights to her father’s property. He called for an investigation into the chairperson of the Uttarakhand Waqf Board, who is facing multiple cases related to the transfer of millions from waqf properties.
Regarding the demolition of a mosque located within the Saharanpur Collectorate premises, Rashidi accused the district court of being the real culprit. He claimed the court hastily dismissed a petition filed by the Muslim community, enabling the mosque’s demolition.
“The way the mosque in Saharanpur was destroyed through tyranny and intimidation is a significant stain on the Constitution and the rule of law,” Rashidi asserted. He disputed the court’s conclusions about land ownership, insisting that documents proving Muslim ownership were presented.
He further alleged that the mosque was built on land owned by Muslims named Yakub Khan and Waheed Khan. Despite the formal submission of all relevant documents, the district court rejected the petition without consideration, hastily ordering the demolition.
Rashidi lamented that Muslims were given only 22 days to appeal to a higher court before the demolition took place. He accused authorities of deliberately shutting down internet services and detaining community leaders to facilitate the mosque’s destruction, allowing the ruling party to exploit the situation for political gain.
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