CHARMINAR: The All India Sunni Ulama Board (AISUB), on Wednesday, demanded not to allow any political party to use Mecca Masjid for political gain. The board’s demands came after permission was given by the special secretary, minority welfare department, to a political party to organize Youmul Quran in Mecca Masjid.

AISUB president, Maulana Syed Hamed Hussain Shuttari, said the minority welfare department bowed down to political pressure and allowed the party to hold Youmul Quran in Mecca Masjid. “All India Sunni Ulama Board is a religious body. When AISUB sought permission for Youmul Quran in Mecca Masjid, we were not given permission citing election of conduct. Now, after poll results are out, the minority welfare department has given permission to a political party for the same,” said Shuttari. He added that the Board had moved court and got an interim order that was submitted to the minority welfare department. Still, the department gave permission to a political party.

