Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi alleges monitoring of religious spaces infringes on citizens’ right to freely practise faith
Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday voiced strong opposition to the reported surveillance of mosques and religious preachers in Kashmir, describing it as a violation of the Constitution and an infringement on the freedom of religious practice.
Speaking to reporters, Mehdi said that the collection of information on mosque preachers and heightened monitoring of religious spaces is not merely an administrative exercise but part of a “broader ideological project.”
“This is not a routine law-and-order matter. It is a project of a particular right-wing ideology aiming to control religions that do not align with the RSS worldview,” the MP asserted.
Mehdi emphasized that the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freely practise and propagate religion without fear. “Surveillance, intimidation, and attempts to control religious practice are a clear violation of constitutional rights,” he said.
The MP’s remarks come amid reports of increased scrutiny of religious spaces and leaders in the Kashmir Valley, a development that has sparked concern among local communities and religious scholars.
He called for an immediate review of these measures and stressed the importance of protecting constitutional freedoms, warning that continued surveillance of religious institutions could undermine social harmony and trust in governance.
Speaking to reporters, Mehdi said that the collection of information on mosque preachers and heightened monitoring of religious spaces is not merely an administrative exercise but part of a “broader ideological project.”
“This is not a routine law-and-order matter. It is a project of a particular right-wing ideology aiming to control religions that do not align with the RSS worldview,” the MP asserted.
Mehdi emphasized that the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freely practise and propagate religion without fear. “Surveillance, intimidation, and attempts to control religious practice are a clear violation of constitutional rights,” he said.
The MP’s remarks come amid reports of increased scrutiny of religious spaces and leaders in the Kashmir Valley, a development that has sparked concern among local communities and religious scholars.
He called for an immediate review of these measures and stressed the importance of protecting constitutional freedoms, warning that continued surveillance of religious institutions could undermine social harmony and trust in governance.
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