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Polarization, Weakening of Democratic Institutions marred pre-poll  scenario  : JIH chief

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NEW DELHI, 29 May 2024:

 

As India’s hard-fought 18th Lok Sabha elections are nearly at its end, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini sounded an alarm over the blatant violation of three major electoral traditions – moral degradation, communal polarization, and the collapse of democratic institutions.

Presiding over a program titled “How Traditional and Unusual is the Current 18th Parliamentary Election?” organized by JIH at its headquarters, the JIH president expressed grave concerns over how these factors have marred the electoral process.

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The 18th Lok Sabha elections in India have been marred by the violation of traditional electoral values, according to Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini.

He highlighted three major concerns: moral degradation, communal polarization, and the collapse of democratic institutions. Moral degradation is evident in the use of false statements, lies, frauds, fake news, abusive language, and allegations by political parties.

Communal polarization has been overtly used during campaigning, with communal and sectarian slurs being employed. The collapse of democratic institutions, including the election commission, judiciary, media, Enforcement Directorate, and the Central Bureau of Investigation, has also been deplored.

Commenting on the first tradition related to morality and character, the JIH chief stated, “National leaders have always maintained the decorum of their status and conducted electioneering within the bounds of morality. However, this distinction between local and national elections has been erased in 2024.” He lamented the rampant use of false statements, lies, frauds, fake news, abusive language, and allegations by political parties, expressing disappointment that even high-ranking leaders of the ruling party resorted to such tactics.

Turning to the second major aspect, communal polarization, Mr. Husaini condemned the overt use of communal and sectarian slurs during the campaigning. “Not only veiled or gesturing language but very openly and in a very clear manner, communal and bigoted slurs and language have been used in these elections,” he remarked.

The JIH President also highlighted the third major issue – the complete collapse of the country’s democratic institutions, including the election commission, judiciary, media, Enforcement Directorate, and the Central Bureau of Investigation. “Political analysts are saying that all these institutions played a political role in these elections, which is highly deplorable,” he stated.

While acknowledging the efforts made to politically marginalize Muslims and the apparent success of communal elements, the Muslim leader urged the community to introspect and address their weaknesses. He emphasized the need to foil the conspiracies of opponents and rivals, who aim to isolate Muslims, by focusing on the mainstream agenda of the country’s progress.

“We should have an agenda on how to elevate the economy of the country, how to uphold justice in a better way, how Dalits, tribals, and backward classes can get equality, how to reform the police system, how the judiciary of the country can be improved, etc.,” the Islamic scholar said, advocating for negotiations with political parties based on this agenda.

Despite the challenges, the JIH leader struck an optimistic note, expressing hope that these elections would bring positive changes to the country’s adverse situation. He highlighted signs of change in the attitudes and characters of both countrymen and Muslims, urging the community to play a vital role in the mainstream rather than living in isolation. Mr. Husaini also discussed the integrity of the electoral process and the need for reforms to uphold democratic values and principles in India’s vibrant democracy.

As the nation grappled with the 18th Lok Sabha elections, the JIH’s call for upholding moral standards, combating communal rhetoric, and safeguarding democratic institutions added a significant voice to the ongoing discourse on preserving the sanctity of India’s electoral process.

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