Meerut, March 24 -- A political controversy has erupted in Meerut after Haji Shaukat Ali, the state president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party, allegedly made a provocative statement during a public event.
According to reports, while addressing party workers at an Eid Milan program held on Hapur Road, Shaukat Ali said that even if his party wins just 11 seats, it would take strict action against those involved in alleged "encounter killings" of Muslims. A portion of his statement, interpreted as suggesting retaliatory encounters, has sparked widespread criticism and concern over law and order as well as constitutional norms.
The remarks quickly went viral on social media, promptingpolice action. Antariksh Jain confirmed tha...