Speaking at an event organised by the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) in Delhi, Doval said: “Some elements are trying to create an atmosphere that is vitiating the progress of India. They are creating acrimony and conflict in the name of religion and ideology, it is affecting the entire country while spilling over to other countries too … To counter religious animosity we have to work together and make every religious body feel like they are a part of India. We sail and sink together.”
PFI must be banned: Resolution
The interfaith event hosted by the AISSC saw the passing of a resolution calling for strict action against any outfit or individual found indulging in anti-national activities. “Organisations like the Popular Front of India (PFI) and any other such outfits that have been indulging in anti-national activities and creating discord among our citizens must be banned and action must be initiated against them as per the law of the land,” read the resolution, which was passed unanimously.
“At the same time, we strongly recommend that any person or organisation found guilty of spreading hatred among the communities through any means must be acted upon as per the provisions of law,” read the resolution.
“Targeting any God/Goddesses/Prophets in discussions/debates by anyone should be condemned and dealt with as per law,” it added.
Don’t be mute spectators, says Doval
The NSA warned that there is an “atmosphere of conflict” in the world and the only way to tackle it is to “maintain the unity of the country together”.
“Instead of being mute spectators, we have to work on the ground on our differences along with strengthening our voices. We have to make every sect of India feel that we are a country together, we are proud of it and that every religion can be professed with freedom here,” said Doval.
“The way India is progressing will benefit people from all religions,” the NSA added.
Time to act: Sufi cleric
AISSC chairman Hazrat Syed Naseruddin Chishti said that the need of the hour was to “rein in and ban radical organisations”.
“We condemn when any unfortunate incident occurs. It is time to do something. The need of the hour is to rein in and ban radical outfits. Be it any radical organisation, they should be banned if there is evidence against them,” said Chishti.
Doval’s comments and the council’s resolution comes months after the now suspended BJP spokesperson, Nupur Sharma, made derogatory comments on the Prophet, which led to condemnation from Gulf nations. The Centre later clarified that India does not tolerate such comments by “fringe elements”.
Following the uproar, several murders that took place across India were linked to the comments made by Nupur.
(With inputs from agencies)
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