Gyanvapi case: Amid the ongoing Gyanvapi mosque row, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board said that no puja was ever held at the basement of the Mosque where the district court of Varanasi allowed the Hindus to practice prayers. However, hours after the historical judgment, the basement Vyasji ka Tahkhana was opened after 31 years, and prayers were offered by Hindus.Following the decision, the Muslim side knocked on the door of the Apex Court which asked them to move the Allahabad High Court. On Friday, the high court adjourned the matter till February 6. For the time being, the Hindu side has been practicing prayers five times a day.Muslim Leaders on interim Judgment on GyanVapi & other Issues#GyanvapiMosque #GyanvapiMasjid pic.twitter.com/303WDvRPS5— All India Muslim Personal Law Board (@AIMPLB_Official) February 2, 2024The AIMPLB raised concern over the initiation of puja after breaking the iron grills and placing idols. It is imperative to clarify that no pooja was ever conducted in this basement. The District Judges decision, based on an absurd and baseless claim, is highly questionable, especially given its timing on the last day of his service. Equally concerning is the unilateral disclosure of the archaeological survey report by the Hindu side to the press, causing turmoil in society. Importantly, this report is currently merely a claim, as it has not been discussed or confirmed in the court, said AIMPLB in a press release. AIMPLB raises questions on judiciaryThe media release raised questions on the judiciary, In a democratic system, the courts serve as the last resort for justice. The recent comments of Honble Supreme Court Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave about the judiciary becoming a majoritarian judiciary and that the judiciary is remaining silent while several transgressions of the law are taking place at the instance of the Executive are deeply concerning. If the courts appear biased, it raises fundamental questions about where justice can be found.AIMPLB seeks presidential interventionIn the statement, the AIMPLB clarified that the Muslim body has requested time to communicate their concerns to President Droupadi Murmu. This matter goes beyond preserving the dignity of the courts it is also about safeguarding minority communities and marginalised sections from feeling deprived and frustrated, AIMPLB stated.The Muslim body said that the trend of unwarranted claims on places of worship is being raised in similar claims on Shahi Eidgah of Mathura, the Sunheri Masjid in Delhi.AIMPLB president Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani said, In the Babri Masjid decision, it was accepted that the temple was not brought down to build a mosque but the decision was made in the favour of the other side on the basis of Aastha (faith). Courts should rule on the basis of facts and not Aastha. Friday namaz offered at Gyanvapi amid heavy security After the Hindu side performed puja at the basement of the mosque, a day earlier, large number of people offered the namaz amid heavy security, on Friday. A bandh was called in Varanasi by the mosque committee.
