Guwahati, Oct 28: Badruddin Ajmal, the chief of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), recently stirred controversy with his comments about crime rates among Muslims.
His statement, in which he claimed that Muslims were number one in crimes such as robbery, dacoity, rape, and loot, has sparked debate and criticism. Despite the backlash, Ajmal remains resolute in his stance, linking the higher tendency for criminal involvement to the lack of education within the community.
The AIUDF, led by perfume magnate Badruddin Ajmal, wields significant influence among Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam. With 15 MLAs in the 126-member Assam assembly, the party is a prominent political force in the state.
Ajmal defended his position on high crime rates among Muslims, emphasizing that he expressed his concerns out of a genuine desire to address the issue of low education levels within the community.
He stated that Muslim children often fail to pursue higher education or complete basic schooling, which contributes to their susceptibility to criminal activities. In his view, there is a direct correlation between a lack of education and criminal tendencies.
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Furthermore, Ajmal addressed issues related to the behavior of Muslim boys and men towards women. He urged them to follow Islamic guidelines and appropriate conduct when interacting with the opposite gender.
His message underscored the importance of respect and modesty in their interactions with women, emphasizing the significance of considering their own mothers and sisters in their behavior.
Ajmal’s remarks also highlighted the community’s low literacy rates, which he considered a major factor hindering its development. He contended that blaming the government for the lack of education was an inadequate response.
Instead, he called for encouraging young Muslims to prioritize education and skill development as the most effective way to address the issue.
In a speech given at an alumni meeting in Assam’s Goalpara district on October 20, Ajmal expressed his deep concerns about the educational deficiencies within the Muslim community.
He stressed the importance of education and employment as solutions to tackle rising crime rates among Muslim youths. Despite the controversy, he used his platform to draw attention to these issues and encourage positive change within the community.
