Nangal, October 2 (Daily Kiran) : Senior RSS leader and head of the Muslim National Forum, Indresh Kumar, attended a memorial service in Nangal on October 2. After paying tribute to the deceased, he spoke with reporters about various issues, including electronic voting machines (EVMs), the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), political alliances, and the alleged political exploitation of Muslims.
When asked about political alliances in the Punjab Assembly elections, Kumar expressed confidence in the wisdom of the nation’s leaders, asserting they understand what is required in Punjab. He wished political parties well in forming necessary collaborations to secure victories.
Responding to comments regarding potential alliances by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Kumar criticized certain political factions for “blackmailing” Muslims for electoral gain. He noted that Muslims are gradually realizing their political representation is being manipulated.
Kumar emphasized that Muslims are neither foreign nor outsiders but citizens of India. He condemned political parties that exploit religious sentiments to create divisions between Hindus and Muslims, stressing the need to uphold democracy and national unity.
On the questions surrounding the Election Commission and EVMs, Kumar recalled that elections were once conducted using paper ballots, which were time-consuming and led to low voter turnout. He explained that EVMs were introduced to enhance the electoral process’s efficiency.
He pointed out that election outcomes vary, with different parties winning and losing in various regions. Kumar criticized those who blame EVMs for their defeats, calling such accusations a sign of political bankruptcy. He urged political parties to collaborate and explore ways to strengthen India’s democratic framework rather than engage in blame games.
Kumar also addressed concerns about democratic institutions, stating that attacking them is disgraceful. He appealed to all political leaders to refrain from undermining democracy and to promote respect and dignity within political discourse.
In response to AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi’s criticism of the UCC, Kumar defended the law, asserting that it is designed to protect and respect all religions. He clarified that the UCC promotes equality and respect among different faiths and their sub-sects.
Kumar encouraged individuals of all religions to practice their faith while respecting others and participating respectfully in each other’s religious events. He positioned this sentiment within the broader context of the UCC.
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