New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday prolonged the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir, for the subsequent 5 years, with fast impact declaring it as an ‘illegal affiliation’ below the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. Initially designated as an ‘Unlawful Association’ on February 28, 2019, the ban on the J&Ok-based outfit has now been extended as a consequence of its persistent actions in opposition to nationwide safety and sovereignty.
Gazette Notification By MHA
Through a gazette notification, the MHA formally introduced the extension of the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, citing ongoing issues relating to its actions detrimental to the nation’s safety and integrity. This choice falls below the powers granted by Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
“The Central Government, having regard to the above circumstances, is of firm opinion that it is necessary to declare the Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir (JeI) as an ‘unlawful association’ with immediate effect, and accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (3) of section 3 of the said Act, the Central Government hereby directs that this notification shall, subject to any order that may be made under section 4 of the said Act, have effect for a period of five years from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette,” the contemporary notification mentions.
Amit Shah Warns Of Strict Measures
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised that the extension of the ban aligns with the zero-tolerance coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s authorities in direction of terrorism and separatism. Shah reiterated that any risk to nationwide safety could be met with decisive measures.
Pursuing PM @narendramodi Ji’s coverage of zero tolerance in opposition to terrorism and separatism the federal government has prolonged the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir for 5 years. The organisation is discovered persevering with its actions in opposition to the safety, integrity and sovereignty of…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 27, 2024
The MHA underscored Jamaat-e-Islami’s connections with terrorist organizations and its constant assist for extremism and militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. The group’s actions embrace advocating for the secession of Indian territory, supporting terrorist teams, and fascinating in actions geared toward disrupting the nation’s territorial integrity.
According to the notification, Jamaat-e-Islami is actively concerned in anti-national and subversive actions, desiring to sow disaffection and destabilize the federal government. The Central Government expressed issues that failure to curb the group’s illegal actions might result in additional escalation, together with makes an attempt to determine an Islamic State inside Indian territory, dispute the accession of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union, propagate separatist sentiments, and incite violence.
“JeI is involved in anti-national and subversive activities in the country intended to cause disaffection; And, whereas, the Central Government is of the opinion that if the unlawful activities of the JeI are not curbed and controlled immediately, it will take the opportunity to -escalate its subversive activities including attempt to carve out an Islamic State out of the territory of Union of India by destabilising the Government established by law; continue advocating the secession of the State of Jammu and Kashmir from the Union of India while disputing the accession of the State with the Union; propagate anti-national and separatist sentiments prejudicial to the integrity and security of the country; and escalate secessionist movements, support militancy and incite violence in the country,” added the notification.
