ISLAMABAD: Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security, Shazia Marri, called on international community to take notice of growing violence against Muslims in India and Palestine during session of National Assembly.

Speaking out against brutality against Muslims in India, Marri stated that state violence was being carried out against Muslims in eight Indian states and Islamophobia was increasing day by day, which she condemned.

In addition, she highlighted oppression of Muslims in India, including destruction of their businesses and squeezing of their land. Marri also urged international community to take note of violence against Palestinian worshippers in Al-Aqsa Masjid, with resolution having been recently passed to condemn such brutality.

She condemned similar incidents of violence against Palestinians during Ramadhan, calling on international community to take action.

Marri expressed her hope that Pakistani government would be able to convey its feelings to India and that measures would be taken to protect Muslims in country.

She called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come to his senses and put an end to oppression of Muslims in India.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 07 2023

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