Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) Establishes 51-Member National Monitoring Committee

Shiite News: During a press conference held at the central office of Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) in New Delhi, the establishment of a 51-member National Monitoring Committee was formally announced. The committee’s primary objective is to continuously monitor developments concerning the constitutional and democratic rights of Muslims and all other citizens across the country, and, where necessary, intervene at the legal, political and constitutional levels.

Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid, former Member of Parliament Mohammad Adeeb, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind President Syed Sadatullah Hussaini and other prominent figures addressed the press conference.

Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind President Syed Sadatullah Hussaini emphasized that the initiative is not limited to Muslim demands. Rather, they described it as a collective effort to remind every Indian citizen of their constitutional rights and to help ensure the rule of law. They appealed to Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and members of other communities to join the movement to safeguard the country’s identity and shared values, arguing that the security of one community is closely connected to the security of all citizens.

Nadeem Khan, National Secretary of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, and SQR Ilyas, spokesperson for the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, expressed deep concern over what they described as rising hate crimes, mob violence, evictions, bulldozer actions and alleged misuse of stringent laws in the country. They said the scale of these issues has become so extensive that no single organization can confront them alone. The committee will therefore prioritize intervention against crimes and injustices, while visits to affected areas are also being undertaken to strengthen coordination and communication.

Former Member of Parliament Mohammad Adeeb said that letters bearing the signatures of around 100 prominent personalities had been sent to the President of India and political parties regarding the country’s current situation and the problems faced by minorities. However, he said no response had been received from them.

In view of this situation, the organizers announced plans to hold a major national convention of 1,000 participants in October. They also called on all political parties to present a clear public position on the equal constitutional rights of minorities rather than treating them merely as a vote bank.