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Civil Liberties Monitoring Committee (CLMC) of Telangana has written to the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, condemning the “witch hunt of Dr Zafarul Islam Khan by the Hindutva brigade.”
CLMC General Secretary Lateef Mohammed Khan called out to the “well-planned campaign of defaming rights workers and police action against Muslim activists”, reminding that Dr Khan had only reported the anti-Muslim hate sentiments on Arab social media owing to his duty of a minority rights protector. He praised the Delhi Minorities Commission Chairman for his “prompt action” and commendable work “beyond religion, caste and creed.” He stated that the sedition charges and raids at Khan’s house is a “malafidely motivated campaign targeting him to suppress his voice,” and any attempt to suppress his voice is violation of the Indian spirit.
Referring to the systematic manner of propaganda carried out by mainstream media against Muslims, the Committee said it was no less than active violation of the spirit of the Indian Constitution. It has extended full support to Dr Khan, resounding that through his post thanking the Kuwaiti authorities for action against hatemongers, Khan did not violate any rules and norms, “rather he protected the customs and as a cultured personality he expressed his gratitude to the national and international community for responding positively for his appeal.” The statement iterated that the United Nation Human Rights Commission and National Human Rights Commission always adopted similar practices as that of the Delhi Minorities chief.
CLMC has strongly opposed the “miscreants” and “ill-minded elements those who want to propagate hate to settle their political aims in Delhi,” indicating that the hate speeches made by BJP leaders that triggered the Delhi pogrom require legal action.
Addressing Kejriwal directly, CLMC urgently demanded him to honour the services of Dr Khan as the Chairman of Delhi Minorities Commission and come to the rescue of a brilliant mind like him who is committed to the protection of human rights.