New Delhi: Several Opposition Members of Parliament have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising alarm over threats by Hindutva groups targeting Muslims in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, and seeking urgent intervention to prevent communal escalation.
The letter, led by Dr Mohammad Jawed, MP from Kishanganj, Bihar, highlighted what it described as “open threats, intimidation, and a systematic attempt to create fear” among the local Muslim community. The MPs urged the Centre to direct the Delhi Police to act swiftly and impartially.
Dated March 18, 2026, the letter stressed that the situation in Uttam Nagar is “not an isolated law-and-order issue” but part of a broader pattern raising concerns about citizens’ safety and the authorities’ willingness to act decisively.
Uttam Nagar has remained tense ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, following the death of a 26-year-old man during clashes at Holi. While police have denied any communal angle, the victim’s family has alleged selective targeting and misrepresentation by media. Meanwhile, Hindutva groups have reportedly delivered hate speeches warning of bloodshed during Eid, raising alarm over public safety.
The MPs cited reports of inflammatory slogans and hate-filled content, noting that such actions have created “an atmosphere where a section of Indian citizens feels unsafe in the national capital itself.” They also expressed concern over a “perception of selective or inadequate police response,” warning that inaction could erode public confidence in law enforcement and embolden those seeking to disrupt communal harmony.
The Opposition leaders called on the Home Minister to take immediate cognisance, ensure accountability for lapses in maintaining law and order, and direct authorities to act firmly against those issuing threats or spreading hate.
“The silence or delay of the State in such moments sends a dangerous message that intimidation can replace law, and fear can override rights,” the letter states, emphasising the need for decisive action to uphold the security and dignity of all citizens.
The MPs also invoked constitutional protections under Articles 14, 19, and 21, which guarantee equality, freedom, and the right to life with dignity, stressing that “the Constitution of India does not permit fear as a condition of citizenship.”
The letter was signed by MPs from multiple Opposition parties, including Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and Nationalist Congress Party, reflecting a broader political push to highlight the issue.
The concerns have also been formally raised in Parliament, with Dr Jawed submitting an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking urgent discussion. He cited reports and videos showing mobs raising inflammatory slogans and calls for violence against Muslims while questioning the lack of prompt police action.
Dr Jawed, while speaking to the media outside Parliament, said, “Those in Uttam Nagar who are threatening not to allow people to celebrate Eid, action should be taken against them. Should it be taken or not? Or are they legally allowed to announce a crackdown, and no action is taken against them?” “If any timely action is not taken against them. The rest of the society will not be able to celebrate their festivals if they are in terror or fear, then this would be shameful for any country or society”, he said.