Chief imam of All India Imam Organisation faces fatwa for participating in Ayodhya ceremony getting abuse and “threats

Chief imam of All India Imam Organisation faces fatwa for participating in Ayodhya ceremony

NEW DELHI: The chief imam of All India Imam Organisation on Monday said a “fatwa” has been issued against him for attending the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya.

Talking to PTI Video, Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi also said that from the day of the event, he has been getting abuse and “threats on phone calls” from a section of people.

The ceremony took place on January 22 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the rituals, the occasion being attend by over 7,000 invited guests from various communities and walks of life.PTI

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