Hyderabad, Sept. 23 -- Different social organizations on Thursday strongly condemned the arrest of noted Islamic scholar Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui. Addressing media persons at Media Plus Auditorium in Hyderabad, representatives from different organizations termed Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui's arrest "undemocratic" and "unconstitutional".

They said that Maulana Kaleem Siddqui is a prominent Islamic preacher, known for his exceptionally good social conduct, morals and pristine character. The charges of illegal funding and illegal conversions are merely allegations with zero element of truth.

The activists also said that communal parties want to strengthen their hold on Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year's elections. They are targeting Muslims and...