shravan
04-26-2009, 02:34 AM
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1250638
Priya's hubby is a Jew: BSP
Mumbai: The Muslim community in the North Central Parliamentary constituency is going through a dilemma. The Ulema across sects have allegedly asked Muslims not to vote for Congress candidate Priya Dutt since her husband, Owen Roncon, is a Jew.
Although this is being claimed by Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate Haji Ibrahim Sheikh during his campaign, Roncon has made it clear he is not Jew, but a Christian.
In the Muslim-dominated pockets of Kurla, Bharat Nagar and Behrampada, "Muslim Ulema belonging to sects such as the Wahabi, Shia, Ahte Hazeer, Deobandi, Bohri and Khoja have been saying that since Priya's husband is a Yehudi (Jew), Muslims should not vote for her," said Aftab Ansari, a local from Kurla.
Asked about this, Haji Ibrahim confirmed that such a fatwa was being issued by some of the Ulema. "We need not spread this word around. It is not a part of our campaign. However, it is evident from the fact that she still uses her maiden surname instead of her husband's," Sheikh told DNA.
However, Mumbai Congress spokesperson Krishna Hegde said: "Owen is a Christian, not a Jew. These kinds of rumours are being spread to malign Priya's image. But people of the constituency know about Priya's work and her background. They are sensible voters and will definitely not fall prey to such dirty strategies."
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What have you guys done to our Indian Muslims ....:rofl:
But i think its a serious issue...:unsure:
Priya's hubby is a Jew: BSP
Mumbai: The Muslim community in the North Central Parliamentary constituency is going through a dilemma. The Ulema across sects have allegedly asked Muslims not to vote for Congress candidate Priya Dutt since her husband, Owen Roncon, is a Jew.
Although this is being claimed by Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate Haji Ibrahim Sheikh during his campaign, Roncon has made it clear he is not Jew, but a Christian.
In the Muslim-dominated pockets of Kurla, Bharat Nagar and Behrampada, "Muslim Ulema belonging to sects such as the Wahabi, Shia, Ahte Hazeer, Deobandi, Bohri and Khoja have been saying that since Priya's husband is a Yehudi (Jew), Muslims should not vote for her," said Aftab Ansari, a local from Kurla.
Asked about this, Haji Ibrahim confirmed that such a fatwa was being issued by some of the Ulema. "We need not spread this word around. It is not a part of our campaign. However, it is evident from the fact that she still uses her maiden surname instead of her husband's," Sheikh told DNA.
However, Mumbai Congress spokesperson Krishna Hegde said: "Owen is a Christian, not a Jew. These kinds of rumours are being spread to malign Priya's image. But people of the constituency know about Priya's work and her background. They are sensible voters and will definitely not fall prey to such dirty strategies."
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What have you guys done to our Indian Muslims ....:rofl:
But i think its a serious issue...:unsure: