Pakistan Sunni Tehreek Chairman, Sarwat Ejaz Qadri, has said that Indian rulers are fueling religious bigotry to hide their failures.
In a statement on Monday, Qadri accused “a certain section in India” of showing its “true face” by diverting its anger over sports and military outcomes towards the Muslim population. He described sports as a means of global peace, which he said is being undermined in India by “the height of extremism, toxic politics, and religious fanaticism”.
The Tehreek chairman claimed that Indian rulers constantly make minorities the “scapegoat” to hide political shortcomings, social decay, and internal unrest. He alleged that these hostile actions are not spontaneous but part of a well-thought-out plan that has government patronage.
Detailing the alleged abuses, Qadri said they include threatening Muslim students, athletes, and business owners, as well as targeting homes and commercial properties. He termed these incidents, including the spread of hate on social media, a clear violation of India’s democratic principles and a violation of international law.
He called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action, urging them to take “immediate and effective notice” of the alleged oppression and religious bigotry against Indian Muslims. Qadri warned that by violating the rights of minorities, India is endangering regional peace, and he feared the situation could worsen if world powers do not intervene.
The Pakistan Sunni Tehreek leader declared that defending every Muslim in India is the responsibility of the entire “Muslim Ummah”. He reiterated his organization’s commitment to be their voice on international forums and would intensify its efforts to expose the Indian government’s alleged bias.
Concluding his statement, Qadri warned that if this “game of hate” does not stop, its consequences could manifest in the form of sectarianism and unrest in the region, for which he would hold the “Indian leadership and extremist mindset” fully responsible. He added that such oppressive tactics would lead to India’s further isolation on the global stage.