Muslims, minorities scared under Modi govt: Muslim Personal Law Board

March 22, 2015 20:14

Accusing the Narendra Modi government of not taking action against "Hindu forces spitting communal venom', the All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday passed a resolution to launch a campaign appealing Muslims and minorities to rise against such forces.

The board also passed a resolution against making Surya Namaskar and yoga compulsory in government schools in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.All India secretary of the board, Mohammad Abdul Raheem Qureshi said the conditions in the country are not auguring well and are against the rule of the law where Muslims and minorities are scared.

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