Show us ‘Ajmer 92’ before releasing : Ajmer Sharif Dargah Committee

Warning of strict legal action if there is plot to defame Ajmer Sharif Dargah through film

Ajmer (Rajasthan) – The upcoming Hindi film ‘Ajmer 92’, based on the 1992 incident of sexual exploitation of over 250 Hindu college girls, has started facing opposition from Muslim organisations. Dr Shoaib Jamai, a controversial Islamic scholar, has this time insisted that the film should be shown to the Ajmer Dargah Committee before its screening in theatres.

1. Dr Shoaib warned the makers of the film and threatened to stage protests throughout the nation. “However, if there is a plot to defame Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, strict legal action would be taken against the filmmakers, and there will be peaceful protests across the country.”

2. He tweeted further to voice his demands and stated, “After discussions with the Khuddam Committee, which included Sadar Syed Ghulam Kibria of the Ajmer Dargah Committee and General Secretary Sarwar Chisti Sahab, we formally declare that the movie ‘Ajmer 92’ depicts a crime in the city in which Mahesh Ludani of Bharosa Colour Lab and Dr Jaipal played major roles as well as some local criminals were also involved. We have no objection if the movie is limited to that.”

3. Another Muslim leader, Syed Sarwar Chishti, general secretary of Anjuman Syed Jagdan, an organisation of Khadims of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, has also expressed objection to the film by sharing a video on Facebook. Ajmer 92, in his opinion, is a political gimmick. He claimed that ‘The Kerala Story’ was made because there were elections in Karnataka and ‘Ajmer 92’ is produced since Rajasthan is holding elections soon. He argued that because it solely targets one community, this movie ought to be banned.

4. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani also charged that the film was intended to defame the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and demanded an immediate ban on it. He remarked, “Instead of linking criminal instances with religion, there is a need to take united action against them. At the moment, excuses are being found to divide the society. This film will create a rift in society.”

If, in the name of freedom of expression, some filmmaker tries to defame the chastity of Ajmer Sharif Dargah, then it should not be tolerated. If the filmmakers don’t want to get into trouble, then they should…: @shoaibJamei

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Editorial viewpoint

It is obvious that religious fanatics will hit the ceiling when the truth about the atrocities they committed on Hindus in the country are being revealed through the movies, that is why they are demanding pre-screening of Ajmer 92 movie.