Rijiju Strongly Condemns Vandalism Of Ashoka Emblem At Hazratbal Shrine In J&K

Srinagar : Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju strongly condemned the vandalism of the Ashoka Emblem at the Hazratbal shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a post on X, he said, “Hazratbal Shrine is a symbol of peace. The shrine’s deep connection to the Prophet Muhammad’s relic has truly contributed to its image as a beacon of “Faith & Unity”. I strongly condemn the vandalism of the sacred Ashoka Emblem from the Dargah Hazratbal inauguration stone.”

He was responding to Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board Dr Darakshan Andrabi, who strongly condemned the vandalism, terming it a “terrorist attack” and demanding legal action against the perpetrators.

A viral video showed a mob defacing the national emblem on a marble plaque at the shrine, citing that sculpting figures goes against Islamic ethos. (Agencies)