Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaat Issues Strong Political Resolutions in Erode Meeting
The Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaat (TNTJ) has made a clarion call to the people of the state to decisively reject communal forces in the upcoming assembly elections. This urgent appeal was formalized through a key resolution adopted during the organization's 25th general council meeting, which was convened in Erode on Sunday.
Condemning Divisive Politics and Protecting Tamil Nadu's Harmony
In a pointed critique, the resolution specifically targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of being a divisive force attempting to establish a foothold in Tamil Nadu. The document emphasized that Tamil Nadu has historically been a bastion of peace and exemplary religious harmony. The resolution firmly stated that this cherished status must be preserved at all costs, urging citizens to ensure the defeat of not only these communal forces but also any political entities that have chosen to ally with them.
Demand for Enhanced Reservation and Political Representation
Alongside its political stance, the TNTJ passed another significant resolution addressing socio-economic issues. It strongly urged the state government to substantially increase the reservation quota for Muslims from the current 3.5% to 7%. The organization proposed a phased implementation, suggesting an immediate increase to 5% as a first step.
Furthermore, the TNTJ has demanded the publication of a white paper to transparently detail the benefits and outcomes that the Muslim community has actually received under the existing 3.5% reservation policy. This move is seen as an effort to build a data-driven case for the quota enhancement.
Call for Greater Political Inclusion
Highlighting a significant representation gap, the TNTJ appealed to all political parties contesting the elections to nominate a greater number of Muslim candidates. The resolution pointed out a stark statistic: there are currently only seven Muslim MLAs in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, which translates to a mere 3% representation, far below the community's demographic proportion.
The high-profile meeting was attended by TNTJ chief Shamsulluha Rahmani and numerous leaders from across Tamil Nadu, underscoring the statewide importance of the issues discussed and the resolutions passed.
