Mumbai, February 21: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party, Abu Azmi, emphasized the significance of Ramadan for Muslims and urged the Maharashtra government to offer necessary concessions during this holy month.
In a conversation in Mumbai, Azmi stated that he has requested the Chief Minister to allow religious concessions during Ramadan. This would enable those observing the fast and attending prayers to leave work by 4 PM. He noted that other governments have implemented similar measures and urged Maharashtra to consider this as well, given the importance of Ramadan in the Muslim community.
Azmi also mentioned the upcoming assembly session, suggesting that some leniency should be extended during this period. He pointed out that in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, government and semi-government employees are granted leave by 4 PM during Ramadan. He appealed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to adopt a similar decision in Maharashtra to provide relief to fasting employees.
Regarding the film “The Kerala Story 2,” Azmi criticized it as false propaganda. He dismissed the notion of “love jihad,” stating that individuals from different religions often marry each other. He suggested that if there are concerns, laws should be enacted to prevent interfaith marriages rather than creating films that incite hatred among communities.
He advocated for films that promote positive messages and encourage harmony among all religions. Azmi believes that the law should take its course, and anyone committing wrongdoing should face punishment. He urged the Supreme Court to take note of these issues.
On the requirement for parental consent for marriages in Gujarat, Azmi supported the government’s decision, stating that individuals should seek their parents’ approval when marrying.
During the AI Summit, Azmi commented on the Youth Congress protests, recalling Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia’s words about the importance of dissent. He expressed that strict measures against protests are not justified.
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