Days after the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) announced a nationwide campaign to protect the "Constitution and Sharia (Islamic law)", the All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz (AIPMM) described the move as "uncalled for", warning that it could "polarise" voters ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Campaign Overview

On August 31, the AIMPLB launched the "Save India, Save Shariat" drive, emphasizing that "selective enforcement of law was not acceptable and houses were being bulldozed selectively". The campaign is set to begin on September 17 and will run for three months. The AIMPLB aims to highlight concerns regarding the Uniform Civil Code adopted by various states, framing it as an attack on Muslim identity and religious freedom.

AIPMM's Response

Ali Anwar Ansari, former MP and national president of the AIPMM, expressed his concerns in an interview with The Indian Express. He stated that the campaign was "driven by emotional and religious slogans and carries the risk of causing religious polarisation". He added:

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"There was no immediate cause to launch such a campaign. Initiating such a campaign under the current circumstances will ultimately benefit right-wing forces. Even if one does not doubt the intentions of the Muslim Personal Law Board officials, their lack of wisdom is certainly regrettable."