Jamiat Ulema Hind chief Arshad Madani, on Republic Day, called for unity between Hindus and Muslims, saying the country cannot be run on hatred and can progress only through love, brotherhood, and mutual respect.
In his Republic Day message on January 26, Madani said Hindus and Muslims had fought together for India’s independence and must now stand together to defeat hatred. He said the nation was built on shared struggle and collective responsibility, not division.
“Hindus and Muslims fought together for independence, and in the same way, we must fight together against hatred too, because the country runs not on hatred, but on love and affection,” Madani said.
He added that unity and brotherhood were essential for the country’s growth. “As long as brotherhood, unity, and love remain alive in the country, it will continue to progress. If hatred is not defeated, it will be harmful for the nation,” he said.
Madani also cautioned against politics based on hate, stating that while power might be gained through divisive politics, the country cannot be governed in such a manner. “Power can be achieved through the politics of hatred, but the country cannot be run that way,” he said.
India celebrates Republic Day every year on January 26 to mark the adoption of the Constitution in 1950, when the country formally became a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
The day commemorates the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution. As part of the celebrations, the National Flag is unfurled, followed by the National Anthem and a ceremonial 21-gun salute using indigenously developed artillery systems.
