SP MP Mohibbullah Nadvi. File
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Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi triggered a controversy on Wednesday (November 3, 2025) when he said that Muslims may have to do ‘jihad’ to fight against their oppression by the current government.
Mr. Nadvi, who represents the constituency of Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, told the Lok Sabha that his party has repeatedly said that the BJP-led government’s policy and intention behind the Waqf Amendment Bill are not right.
“It looks as if Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution have been undermined by this government… The descendants of the Muslims who fought for the freedom of the country are now mulling over the fact that they may once again have to wage jihad to fight against the injustice and oppression of this government. How long will Muslims keep tolerating this suppression?” Mr. Nadvi asked.
Later, he told journalists outside the Parliament that the way Muslims are being mocked in this country is against the Constitution and patriotism.
‘Extremely criminal’
His remarks drew criticism from BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, who termed them as “extremely criminal”.
“His statement incites unrest in society, pushes society towards violence, and appears to be a call for riots. Even if he is an MP, he must face strict criminal provisions under the laws and the Constitution of this country,” Mr. Tiwari said.
BJP national spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan termed Mr. Nadvi’s statement as “insensitive”, adding that whatever is said on the floor of the House carries weight. “The level of insensitivity with which this statement has come to our attention is alarming,” he said.
Published – December 04, 2025 02:45 am IST
