Offering Namaz In Open Spaces Won't Be Tolerated: Haryana Chief Minister

Saturday, 11 December 2021Newsdesk

Muslims should not offer Friday prayers in open spaces in Gurgaon, Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar said on Friday, withdrawing an earlier agreement - reached after clashes with members of the Hindu community in 2018 - that allowed namaz at designated places in the city.

New Delhi, 11 December2021

As per news report of NDTV, Mr Khattar's statement comes amid a festering row between the two communities that has seen right-wing Hindu groups repeatedly harass and intimidate Muslims looking to pray at agreed sites. The Chief Minister said the Gurgaon administration is re-negotiating with all parties involved and would work out an "amicable solution" that doesn't encroach on anyone's rights. Until then, people should offer prayers at their homes and other places of worship. Speaking to reporters, Mr Khattar said, "I have spoken to the police and this issue must be resolved. We don't have problems with anyone praying at places of worship. Those places have been built for this purpose."

Source - NDTV