MARGAO
Condemning the Baina incident on Sunday, the Goa Muslim Forum has said there’s a conspiracy against Muslims all over the country which has been seen in recent days, has now reached the peace loving State of Goa.
While expressing confidence that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will take strict action on the Baina incident, Forum president Shaikh Iftikar said the CM should assure the people of Goa that no such incidents of communal tensions will arise in Goa and the peace and harmony of Goa will be maintained.
The Baina incident has been very disturbing and can result in communal tensions if not curbed at the right time. As alleged by the Bajrang Dal group that a stone was pelted by a Muslim on them during their peaceful rally for Ram Navami, than why didn't they approach the police and file a complaint and get the culprit arrested. Instead they chose to attack the religious place. Who gave them the right to do so?
Why was there a deviation of the original route and the procession entered into narrow lanes? What is the message this people want to spread in the name of Lord Ram where one goes in front of place of worship belonging to other religion and horn and create ruckus and noise pollution and shout slogans not limited to praising but threatening ? Iftikar said and urged leaders of every faith and the right thinking society members to come united in their stance and oppose such communal elements and save Goa from being another victim of communal discord.
