The controversy has increased in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, after the alleged objectionable remarks made by Maulana Abdullah Salim of Bihar about the mother of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Hoardings have been put up in Hazratganj, Lucknow in which it has been written that Maulana Abdullah Salim will be hanged at Atal Chowk itself.

Let us tell you that on March 7, there was a protest in the capital against the statement of Maulana and the youth burnt the effigy of Maulana at Atal Square and demanded strict action. The matter has gained momentum after the statement went viral on social media.

What is the whole matter?

It is being told that a statement of Maulana Abdullah Salim of Bihar went viral on social media, in which he made alleged controversial remarks about the mother of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. After this statement came to light, resentment is being seen in political and social organizations. Many people have called this statement insulting and demanded action.

Many organizations and people lodged a protest against the viral video and statement, calling it an insult to the Chief Minister’s mother. After this controversy, protests started in the capital Lucknow and the protesters demanded strict action from the administration.

Protest and hoarding in Lucknow

After the controversy escalated, hoardings were also put up in protest at many places in Hazratganj area of ​​the capital Lucknow. It was written in these hoardings that “Hindu society will not tolerate the insult of Yogi ji’s mother.” Besides, it was also written in some posters that “Maulana should be hanged at Atal Chowk”. After these posters surfaced, this issue became more discussed in the city. On March 7, youth gathered at Atal Square in Lucknow and demonstrated against Maulana Abdullah Salim. During the demonstration the youth raised slogans and burnt his effigy.

Pakistan’s famous Maulvi and YouTuber Engineer Mohammad Ali Mirza were arrested by the Jhelum police on Tuesday. It is alleged that he made controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed. He has been sent to 30 days custody under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). It was told that after the video of his comment went viral on social media, many religious groups lodged a complaint against him. By the way, this is not the first time that he has come into the limelight for his statement. Even before this, he has made many controversial statements.

Who is engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza?
Engineer Mirza, a resident of Machine Mohalla, Jhelum, is very popular on social media. His YouTube channel has more than 3.1 million subscribers. He is known for his impeccable lectures on society and religion. So far, there have been more than four fatal attacks on him.

What was the arrest?
In an interview clip, Mirza claimed that a community calls Prophet Mohammed by a different name. During the conversation, he repeated the same words, which led to the controversy. After this, many religious organizations lodged a complaint and were arrested and sent to jail under Section 3 of MPO.

Comparison of Jinnah and Gandhi, dispute over compensation
Mirza compared the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Mahatma Gandhi, on which he also came on target. Apart from this, he also made controversial remarks on Umayyad Khalifa Mu’awiya I. before Islamic history, which was called anti -religion by many Sunni clerics of Pakistan.

What is mpo
The MPO law was brought in Pakistan in 1960. Under this, the government can keep any person in custody in the name of maintaining public security and order without a lawsuit. Human rights organizations allege that this law is misused and governments use it as a weapon to press.

There has been a relationship with dispute before

• 2020 – Jhelum police arrested on charges of objectionable remarks on religious personalities.
• 2021 – Attempted murder at a religious academy.
• 2021 – Deobandi challenged the debate with Maulvi Tariq Masood, but the debate got involved in controversies.
• 2023 – Barelvi Maulvi Mufti Hanif Qureshi was accused of withdrawing from the debate.
• April 2023 – A case under Section 295C on the alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad.
• Muharram 2024 – The Jhelum administration banned the speeches of 17 clerics, including Mirza.

Criticism and controversy
Lahore lawyer J. Sajjal Shahedi said that Mirza has been arrested not to maintain public order but to suppress independent voices. He alleged that the government gives exemption to violent organizations but targets independent clerics like Mirza.