Mumbai: In the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Samajwadi Party today organized a movement under the leadership of Mumbai/Maharashtra State President MLA Abu Asim Azmi at Azad Maidan Mumbai and demanded action against sectarians who are spoiling the social atmosphere by making hateful statements against the Muslim community.

Addressing the Jam Ghafir, Abu Asim Azmi said that we condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam but in such a sensitive context, the state minister is continuously making anti-Muslim statements and creating division between the two religions. Apart from this, Muslim hawkers were beaten up in Dadar and other parts of Mumbai. Due to which there has been a problem of law and order. Therefore, we demand strict action against Minister Nitish Rane and people like him who make statements against Muslims. According to the Supreme Court’s decision in the 2023 hate speech case, strict legal action should be taken against the guilty individuals and organizations, those who do not care about secularism, those who spread hatred, those who incite violence, those who give public threats, those who call for economic boycott, those who create division among people on the basis of religion, caste, region or language. The state, as per its duty, protects the fundamental rights and freedom of every citizen to do business, trade, and business. The state should protect the freedom and belief of every citizen, according to the articles of the Indian Constitution, there should be an environment of peace and justice in the state. It is demanded that the rule of law and justice should be established in the most transparent manner by implementing the law and by sternly admonishing the enemies of peace, law and constitution who violate the law.

The Samajwadi Party delegation submitted a protest request to Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Pansalkar. Hundreds of Samajwadi Party workers were present at that time, including Meraj Siddiqui, Yousuf Abrahani, Rahul Gaikwad, Kabir Maurya, Saeed Khan, Zeba Malik.

Mumbai, April 30, 2025: ( Kamar Ansari ) In a significant leadership transition, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Deven Bharti has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Mumbai, succeeding Vivek Phansalkar, who retired today after nearly three years in the role.

Phansalkar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, took charge as Mumbai Police Commissioner on June 30, 2022, during a period of political change in Maharashtra. His tenure was marked by efforts to stabilize the police force following a series of leadership changes. Prior to his appointment, the Mumbai Police saw a turbulent period with multiple commissioners serving brief terms .

Deven Bharti, a 1994-batch IPS officer, brings extensive experience to his new role. He previously served as Mumbai’s first Special Commissioner of Police, a position created in January 2023 to enhance administrative efficiency within the force . Bharti’s career includes key postings such as Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch), and head of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Notably, he was involved in the investigations of major incidents, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks .

The appointment of Bharti as Commissioner is expected to bring continuity and a focus on law and order in Mumbai. His familiarity with the city’s challenges and his established rapport with various stakeholders position him to lead the force effectively.

As Mumbai navigates complex urban security dynamics, Bharti’s leadership will be pivotal in steering the police force to address emerging challenges and maintain public safety.

Mumbai, April 29: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has announced the first phase of the protest against the Waqf Act, which will last for about three months. Under this, protests are being held all over the country. Small and big programs are being held in different areas, press conferences have been held, the work of creating awareness among the brothers and sisters is also going on. In the past few days, the Protection of Waqf Week was also observed, people expressed their grief and anger by wearing black bands. According to the roadmap of the Muslim Personal Law Board, the protest will continue until the Waqf Act is repealed.

In the next phase of the protest, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has appealed that on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 9 pm to 9:15 pm, people should protest against this black Waqf law in a democratic manner by keeping all the lights off in their houses, offices, malls, factories and other places.

Maulana Mahmood Ahmed Khan Daryabadi, Maharashtra convener of the Protection of Waqf Movement on behalf of the Board, said in his statement that Alhamdulillah, people of all schools of thought have supported this “Batti Gul” movement. They have come forward, so, Jamiat Ulema, Sunni Jamiat Ulema, Raza Academy, Jamaat Ahle Hadith, Jamaat-e-Islami, Shia people have released a regular video and appealed to all the justice lovers to sacrifice just fifteen minutes on April 30 from nine to nine-thirty at night and keep all the lights of their area off.

Maulana Daryabadi also said that there are many ways to raise voice against injustice in a democracy, processions, sit-ins, rallies, black belts, hunger strikes, arrests, etc. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has decided that the struggle against this cruel law will continue till the end, and all methods will be used according to the constitution and law. Similarly, turning off all the lights for some time and doing a complete “blackout” is also a democratic method. This method was also used against the British during India’s independence. The board officials have appealed to everyone to light the lights this time and make their voice heard all over the world. Maulana Daryabadi says that if twenty people of the entire country If millions of Muslims simultaneously observe a blackout, it will become international news and the whole world will become aware of the injustice being done to Indian Muslims. Therefore, it is a great opportunity for all of us to sacrifice just fifteen minutes of light and expose the oppressors to the whole world.