Muzaffarnagar:
Muslims continue to protest against the recent hate speech made by self-proclaimed Hindu Mahasabha chief Kamlesh Tiwari, who courted controversy with his statement against Prophet Mohammed. On Friday, Thousands of Muslims gathered in communally sensitive Muzaffarnagar to protest against the statements made by Tiwari. The protesters demanded death penalty for Tiwari and also demanded that the government enact a strict law against those making hate speech.
"Kamlesh Tiwari has offended the Muslims across the country and he should be punished. We cannot hear any such words against our Prophet. The sentiments of Muslims should be respected. We demand that action be taken against Tiwari at the earliest. This kind of venom cannot be allowed to spread in society," said Haji Ehsaan, a leader of the Ittehad-e-Mliiat, a Muzaffarnagar-based Islamic organization.
The organization had earlier distributed pamphlets inviting people to gather at the city's Shiv Chowk to protest against Tiwari's remarks. Close to a lakh people gathered at the spot on Friday morning.
"Kamlesh Tiwari has offended the Muslims across the country and he should be punished. We cannot hear any such words against our Prophet. The sentiments of Muslims should be respected. We demand that action be taken against Tiwari at the earliest. This kind of venom cannot be allowed to spread in society," said Haji Ehsaan, a leader of the Ittehad-e-Mliiat, a Muzaffarnagar-based Islamic organization.
The organization had earlier distributed pamphlets inviting people to gather at the city's Shiv Chowk to protest against Tiwari's remarks. Close to a lakh people gathered at the spot on Friday morning.
Ravinder Singh, city magistrate, Muzaffarnagar, who was present at the spot to monitor the situation, said, "Heavy police force was deployed in the area to ensure that no untoward incident happens. The protest was peaceful and passed ended without any violence."
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