Bareilly, Jan. 27 -- National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, criticised the decision to bar Non-Hindus from entering the Gangotri Dham, calling it divisive and harmful to communal harmony.

He said such actions weaken Hindu-Muslim brotherhood and damage the unity of the country.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Barelvi said, "A strange spectacle has been created in India by a few people with communal mindsets. Whenever a Hindu festival or fair starts, a signboard is displayed beforehand, indicating that Muslims are not allowed. Recently, at Gangotri Dham, the committee announced that Muslims would not be allowed."

"Plans are now underway to implement the same measure at Kedarnath and Badrinath. Su...