Jamaat-e-Islami Backed independent Candidates Condemns Police Action, Demands Legal Investigation into Controversial 14th February Incident

Jamaat-e-Islami Backed independent Candidates

Today, a representative of the Chief Political Bureau of Jamaat-e-Islami, Shamim Ahmed Thokar, addressed a press conference, strongly condemning the incident that occurred on 14th February. He stated that the literature of Jamaat or Syed Maududi has never promoted extremism. If the Jammu and Kashmir Police genuinely wish to conduct an investigation, it must be done strictly under legal authority, meaning with an order from the court.

He further appealed to the Lieutenant Governor’s Administration and the UT Government to consider why such actions are being taken. He pointed out that Jamaat’s candidates actively participated in the recent Assembly elections, demonstrating their faith in democracy and emphasising their commitment to working within the framework of the Constitution. Therefore, no unconstitutional or illegal actions should be taken. Jamaat-e-Islami does not accept such illegal actions under any circumstances.

He added that if the Jammu and Kashmir Police believes that any illegal activities are taking place within the organisation and wishes to investigate, Jamaat is fully prepared to cooperate. However, raids on bookshops and the seizure of Syed Maududi’s literature without any legal order is strongly condemned, unconstitutional, and should not be allowed to happen.

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