Controversy Ignites Over 'I Love Muhammad' Slogan
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questions restrictions on expressing love for Prophet Muhammad, contrasting it with expressions for Prime Minister Modi. An FIR was filed against individuals in UP for 'I Love Muhammad' signs. Tensions rose in Bareilly when police clashed with locals after a canceled protest.
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In a spirited statement, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the restrictions surrounding expressions of love for Prophet Muhammad in India, highlighting a perceived disparity with expressions of affection for political leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The controversy sparked in Uttar Pradesh after an FIR was lodged against individuals alleged to have installed 'I Love Muhammad' boards during an Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession. Owaisi voiced concerns about the country's trajectory amid these actions.
Tensions escalated further in Bareilly when locals clashed with police following the cancellation of a protest over the issue, resulting in several injuries. The incident underscores growing unrest over religious expression in India.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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