There was an atmosphere of tension in many parts of Uttar Pradesh over the controversial posters and slogans written ‘I Love Muhammad’. Now senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan has broken his silence on this matter. His statement has come at a time when this controversy has created a rift at the political and social level, and the administration has had to take action at many places.
Talking to media in Rampur Azam Khan Advocated resolving the entire dispute through dialogue. He said, “Even if I call it a spark, then how did this small thing become such a big fire? If the district administration wanted, the matter could have been resolved through talks. No matter how bad the matter gets, the solution is found only through talks. Just look at the outcome of wars… this was a conspiracy to end brotherhood. Obviously, if someone loves someone, it is his birth right…”
Azam Khan directly alleged that this entire controversy was allowed to escalate due to the inaction or willful neglect of the district administration. According to him, this controversy is part of a planned conspiracy to destroy the brotherhood. Khan stressed that big issues of the world can be resolved through talks, then why could this small matter not be resolved. He concluded by calling a person’s right to express love as a ‘birthright’. His statement may spark a new debate in political circles regarding the controversy.
Story of ‘I Love Muhammad’ controversy
‘I Love Muhammad’ controversy to begin in September 2025 Uttar Pradesh Hailed from Rawatpur area of Kanpur city. During the Barawafat procession, Muslim youth placed a poster/banner reading ‘I Love Muhammad’ on a roadside lighting board.
Local Hindu organizations and residents objected to this, calling it a ‘new tradition’ as according to them the place has traditionally been used for Hindu festivals. As the controversy escalated, the police intervened and got the poster removed citing not starting a ‘new tradition’. After this, the tension between the two communities increased over the tearing of posters, due to which the police had to register a case.
This controversy, which started from Kanpur, soon spread to many states including Bareilly in UP, Uttarakhand, Telangana and Maharashtra. As tension increased, demonstrations, arrests and FIRs were registered at many places. In Bareilly the police had to resort to lathicharge.
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