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Conversion racket: 48 hours after Maulana Kalimuddin Siddiqui’s arrest, no outrage on social media. Baffling!

Preaching is not a crime and the voluntary conversion so too. The hounding of Maulana Kalim Siddiqui is nothing but an attempt to criminalise Muslims. However, such arrests of Muslims likely to continue till end Uttar Pradesh polls and the BJP has no other option to polarise Hindu voters.

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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad on Wednesday arrested renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui from Meerut for allegedly running a conversion syndicate. A local court has remanded Siddiqui in judicial custody till October 5.

Apart from Ohkla MLA Amanatullah Khan, Shafiqurrrahman Burq, Professor Apoorvanand and some others, there were no popular outrage on social media and anywhere else on the midnight arresting of an Islamic scholar.

Despite trending hastag #ReleaseKalimuddinSiddiqui, neither any political party nor leaders who claimed to be secular had said anything about the incident.

Even after 48 hours of Siddiqui’s arresting, the AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi have not tweeted anything about arresting but there are reports that he want impartial judicial probe into the case.

The UP ATS had arrested Siddiqui from Meerut and made accused in propagation of religion which is the right given to him by the Constitution under article 25. Article 25 guarantees the freedom to profess, practice and propagate religion to all citizens.

All of a sudden arresting Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui by UP ATS is an unconstitutional and aggressive act.

Preaching is not a crime and the voluntary conversion so too. The hounding of Maulana Kalim Siddiqui is nothing but an attempt to criminalise Muslims. However, such arrests of Muslims likely to continue till end of next year’s assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and the BJP has no other option to polarise Hindu voters.

Media has already started pushing the propaganda with news pieces claiming that the Maulana has been rounded up for suspicious activities.

Islamic scholar Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui had come into the limelight at the time of Bollywood actor Sana Khan’s marriage with Gujarat’s mufti Anas. After this, Sana Khan left her film industry and decided to lead a life of Islamic tradition. In November 2020, Sana Khan was married to Mufti Anas Saeed and Siddiqui were present during wedding ceremony.

Including Malana Siddiqui, 11 people have been arrested in the conversion case so far.

What is UP anti-conversion law?

After the arrest of the two clerics Umar Gautam and Mufti Kazi Jahageer Alam, the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad had arrested eight more people and booked them under the anti-conversion law, the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2020.

With an aim to penalize love jihad, the Uttar Pradesh government had enacted anti-conversion law in February 2021.

Read Also: UP ATS arrests Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui for running religious conversion racket, tweeple say atrocities on Muslims increasing

Under the law, a person who wants to convert and the individual who is performing the conversion have to seek permission from a district magistrate. It also makes religious conversion punishable if it has been done by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion or allurement.

However, the critics and legal experts have called the law a violation of fundamental rights.

In other India News, The roof of a school in Bai village of Gannaur tehsil of Sonepat collapsed. At least 25 students have suffered serious injuries in this accident. 

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UGC NET June 2026 admit card released; candidates can download hall tickets online

The National Testing Agency has released UGC NET June 2026 admit cards. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website before the examination begins on June 22.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UGC NET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre and contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and allotted test centre. Candidates have been advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the document after downloading it.

How to download the UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

  1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
  2. Click on the admit card download link.
  3. Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and security details.
  4. Submit the information to log in.
  5. Download and save the admit card.
  6. Take a printout for use on the examination day.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The city intimation slip issued earlier is meant only for advance travel planning and cannot be used as a substitute for the admit card.

Applicants are also advised to check reporting timings, examination guidelines and centre details mentioned on the hall ticket well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

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Delhi records coolest day of June as rain brings relief from heat

Heavy rain and cloudy conditions helped Delhi record its coolest day of June, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting further relief from heat in the coming days.

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Delhi experienced a significant break from the intense summer heat after rainfall and cloudy skies pushed temperatures down, making it the coolest day of June so far.

The change in weather brought much-needed relief to residents who had been dealing with high temperatures and humid conditions over the past several weeks. Rainfall was reported in several parts of the national capital and adjoining NCR regions, leading to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures. Similar weather conditions have recently helped keep temperatures below normal across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the combination of rain-bearing systems and cloud cover contributed to the cooler conditions. The weather department has indicated that pleasant weather is likely to continue, with chances of additional rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days.

The rainfall not only lowered temperatures but also improved outdoor conditions after a prolonged spell of heat. Earlier this month, Delhi had experienced episodes of extreme weather, including heatwave conditions and dust storms, making the recent spell of rain a welcome change for residents.

IMD’s latest forecast suggests that while temperatures may gradually rise later in the week, intermittent rain and thunderstorms could continue to provide temporary relief from the summer heat.

Weather officials have advised people to stay updated on local forecasts as changing weather conditions could bring brief spells of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR.

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Uddhav Sena MPs unreachable as Delhi meetings fuel fresh split speculation

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Shiv Sena (UBT) after several MPs reportedly became unreachable, with attention now focused on crucial meetings in Delhi.

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Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Shiv Sena (UBT) after several of its Lok Sabha MPs reportedly became unreachable, prompting senior leaders to make personal efforts to contact them amid growing speculation of a possible rebellion within the party.

Party chief Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders are understood to be reaching out to MPs as concerns grow over potential defections. The developments come ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting in Delhi, where several MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are expected to gather.

Reports suggest that some MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction could hold discussions in the national capital alongside leaders from the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Sources have indicated that a group of MPs may explore forming a separate faction in Parliament before potentially aligning with the Shinde-led camp, although no official announcement has been made.

Names being discussed in political circles include MPs such as Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Sanjay Jadhav. However, at least one MP, Sanjay Dina Patil, has publicly rejected reports linking him to any rebel group.

Meanwhile, senior Uddhav camp leaders including Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai are expected to remain actively engaged in efforts to maintain party unity. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has also been in Delhi amid the unfolding developments.

The latest episode has revived memories of previous political upheavals in Maharashtra and intensified speculation over whether the Shiv Sena (UBT) could face another significant organisational challenge in the coming days. As meetings continue in Delhi, political observers will be closely watching for any formal announcements from either camp.

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