New Delhi, May 17: Maulana Sajid Rashidi has sharply criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s announcement to provide financial incentives for families with more children. This statement was made in response to Naidu’s proposal of ₹30,000 for a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child. Rashidi also expressed his displeasure regarding the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) decision to allow Hindus entry into the Bhojshala complex.
Rashidi remarked, “Such announcements are common from Hindu religious leaders, and politicians often make similar statements. The Chief Minister’s remarks fall into this category, but they go largely unnoticed.”
He emphasized that while the government may offer ₹30,000, the responsibility of raising children lies with the family. “This is merely a statement aimed at political gain. Without an end to female foeticide, an increase in the Hindu population is not feasible,” he added.
The Maulana pointed out that the issue of female foeticide within the Hindu community is severe. He accused, “People in the Hindu community are terminating pregnancies if they find out the fetus is female. How can we expect population growth under such circumstances?”
In contrast, he highlighted Islamic teachings, stating, “In Islam, it is forbidden to terminate a pregnancy, whether inside or outside the womb. Therefore, Muslims do not conduct tests to determine the gender of their unborn children. They embrace all children with joy.” Rashidi suggested that Chief Minister Naidu should announce stricter laws against abortion, proposing, “The CM should declare that anyone who terminates a pregnancy will face a prison sentence of 5 to 10 years. Only then will the population grow on its own.”
Regarding the ASI’s recent decision to allow Hindus unrestricted access to the Bhojshala complex following a High Court order, Rashidi stated, “Prayer has been conducted in the mosque for thousands of years. In 2003, the ASI itself confirmed that prayers would continue. Now, the same ASI is claiming this is a Hindu temple. This is a divisive decision, and we will challenge it in the Supreme Court.”
He also expressed concern about the judiciary’s situation, noting that Supreme Court judges have repeatedly urged the government to increase the number of judges, as there are 35 million pending cases.
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