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Politicians react as Shahi Imam backs Congress for 2014 polls

New Delhi, April 05 (ANI): The declaration by Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari to endorse the Congress party, triggered a row among many political parties on Saturday. BJP leader MJ Akbar said that the Muslim community needs development and not communal politics. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Sudhindra Bhadoria condemned Bukhari’s action and said he has approached several parties in the past. However, Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi justified Bukhari’s support and rather slammed Modi. Earlier on Friday, Muslim cleric Syed Ahmed Bukhari appealed to India's Muslims, who at 13 percent of the population are the country's largest religious minority, to vote for the Congress party. Apr 5, 2014
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Naresh Agarwal on Shahi Imam

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): Hours after Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi slammed Samajwadi Party for communal riots and appealed Muslim voters in Uttar Pradesh to rejects its candidates, party leader Naresh Agarwal said that Muslim voters would always support the party. Apr 5, 2014
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Kenyan police, Muslim youth clash in Mombasa

Worshippers clash with police following Friday prayers at Martyr’s Mosque in Mombasa. Tension was high after the killing of hardline Kenyan cleric Abubakar Shariff Ahmed on Tuesday. Duration: 00:41 Apr 4, 2014
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Sonia-Jama Masjid Imam meet gathers powerful dissenting voices

New Delhi/ Nagpur, April 03 (ANI): Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi’s meet with Muslim delegation led by Delhi's Jama Masjid Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Wednesday, pitching to help nurture the cause of "secularism", gathered powerful dissenting voices coming out of the highly revered Jama Masjid and from within the Bukhari family itself. His younger brother, Syed Yahya Bukhari, who is the president of the Jama Masjid United Forum was very critical of the meet and his brother’s move. He on Thursday said that Law Minister and senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal is an Israeli agent and his aim has always been to weaken the roots of Muslim community in India since ages. Apr 3, 2014
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Kenyan Muslim community reacts to radical cleric killing

The Muslim community and human rights groups respond to the killing of hardline Kenyan cleric Abubakar Shariff Ahmed, known by his nickname "Makaburi", who was shot dead in the port city of Mombasa on Tuesday. Duration: 00:52 Apr 3, 2014
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LS Polls: Sonia meets Jama Masjid imam, politicos slam

Lucknow /Ranchi / New Delhi, April 02 (ANI): Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi made a strong appeal to minorities ahead of battle of 2014 general election, pitching to help nurture the cause of "secularism" met Muslim delegation led by Delhi's Jama Masjid Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Wednesday. Politicians hit at Gandhi’s move of meeting the Head cleric of the Jama Masjid ahead of upcoming polls of the world's largest democracy. Attacking Sonia Gandhi, Chief of main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajnath Singh said that Congress was practicing communal politics. Meanwhile, former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui, criticized Bukhari saying that he was an opportunist and was not bothered for the welfare of Muslim community. Taking a jibe at Sonia Gandhi, Muslim cleric Maulana Khalid Rashid said it would have been in the good taste if such meetings were arranged by Congress in the past and not just ahead of general elections and take note of problems faced by the Muslim across the country. Apr 2, 2014
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LS polls 2014: Samajwadi Party releases manifesto

Lucknow, Apr 2 (ANI): Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and party leaders Azam Khan and Ramgopal Yadav released the party's manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday. SP Chief while releasing the manifesto tried to woo Muslim voters saying that his government will provide special benefits to Muslims. Apr 2, 2014
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Muslim artisans make lac bangles for Hindu customers in Jaipur encouraging communal harmony

Jaipur, Mar 31 (ANI): Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, located in the northwestern part of India, is known throughout the world for its magnificent forts, monuments and a variety of handicrafts. And Lac bangles, which are considered a sign of good omen for married women in India, are one of the most famous industries of the city. The industry is known for its highly stylized designs and motifs, and it also provides an example of religious amity. Muslims make these beautiful bangles, which are worn by Hindu married women. Lac bangles are considered auspicious in several parts of the country and are specially used during marriage ceremonies and festivals. They are made plain or with different designs on them or studded with glass, precious and semi-precious stones. Lac bangle making process has managed to retain its individuality and versatility over a period time and the reason for its success is the good relations between Hindu and Muslim communities. Mar 31, 2014
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Musharraf's supporters demand his release to visit ailing mother in Pakistan

Karachi, March 31 (ANI): Dozens of supporters of former president of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf staged protest in Karachi demanding his release to visit his sick mother in Sharjah hospital a day ahead of his appearance in a court in treason case. 95-year-old Zarin Musharraf, mother of the former military ruler, was admitted to the WW Wilson Hospital in Sharjah on Saturday. Musharraf has been summoned to a Special Court set up to try him in a treason case for imposing emergency in the country in 2007. Holding placards, the protesters chanted slogans supporting the former ruler. They held flags of Musharraf's All Pakistan Muslim League party who had organised the demonstration. Mar 31, 2014
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Congress leader Imran Masood threatens to chop Modi, politicos react

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Mar 28 (ANI): Congress candidate from Uttar Pradesh Imran Masood was caught on tape threatening to chop BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi into pieces. Reacting to the same, BJP leaders Jagdambika Pal and Meenakshi Lekhi strongly condemned the use of such foul language and demanded the Election Commission’s immediate action. Meanwhile, Muslim cleric Maulana Khalid Rashid also opposed the statement made by Masood calling it uncivilized. Mar 28, 2014
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SP mocks Narendra Modi with Darr Darr Modi slogan

Allahabad, March 24 (ANI): Samajwadi Party in Allahabad twisted the controversial BJP slogan ‘Har Har Modi’ to ‘Tharr Tharr Modi, Darr Darr Modi’, slamming the party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. The agitated SP workers also painted Modi posters black in protest against replacing Lord Shiva’s name with BJP’s PM candidate. Reacting on the same, Congress leader Shobha Oza welcomed the slogan by the SP workers. Meanwhile, JD (U) leader Sabir Ali said that this is a false show off by SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to woo Muslim voters. Mar 24, 2014
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