Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has accused the Congress of denying Muslim women their rightful entitlements through its policy of appeasement.
Speaking at an event organised by the legal cell of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Yadav was referring to the Shah Bano case. Shah Bano, a resident of Indore, had sought maintenance from her husband after he divorced her in 1978. The Supreme Court ruled in her favour in 1985, but following protests from Muslim organisations, the then-Rajiv Gandhi government passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act in 1986, which effectively overturned the Supreme Court's verdict.
"The Congress and Rajiv Gandhi committed the sin of doing injustice to Muslim sisters, who were fighting for their legitimate rights," Yadav alleged.
He also said a grand temple of Lord Ram was built in Ayodhya in a peaceful manner following the Supreme Court's verdict, and expressed hope over resolution of the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura.
"Certainly, after all legal approvals in the matter, Lord Krishna will also smile and happiness will prevail in Mathura," he said.
Praising the Narendra Modi government for its legal reforms, Yadav said India's laws guarantee justice and that Madhya Pradesh is moving quickly to implement the three new criminal legislations. The Chief Minister also spoke about the state government's measures to regulate loudspeakers at religious sites and ban the open sale of meat.
"More than 60,000 loudspeakers have been removed in the state according to the rules. You can worship in your own religious way, there is no restriction, but everyone has to follow the law. Law is equal for all," he said.
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