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ISKCON invites TMC MP Nusrat Jahan Jain to Rath Yatra programme

| @indiablooms | Jul 02, 2019, at 05:26 pm

Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Days after actress-turned politician Nusrat Jahan Jain called herself a product of inclusive India in a message to Deoband clerics' fatwa (diktat) over her interfaith marriage, global Hindu religious organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has invited the newly-elected Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP to Rath Yatra (pulling of chariot) which will be held on Thursday.

In a tweet, ISKCON spokesperson Radharamn Das said: "Iskcon Kolkata Rathayatra is example of that social harmony where the Lord's chariots are also built by our Muslim brothers. Some of the most beautiful Lords dresses are also made by our Muslim brothers & they are doing it for decades in some of our temples."

Thanking ISKCON, Nusrat in a video message said: "Best wishes to all the members of ISKCON. I will be present at the Rath Yatra on July 4. See you all there."

Like other years, the Rath Yatra will be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who also heads the TMC.

Fatwa controversy in brief

Deoband clerics have issued a fatwa against Nusrat, who married Hindu businessman Nikhil Jain few days ago, stating that a Muslim woman should only marry a man belonging to the community.

Cleric Mufti Asad Wasmi  was quoted as saying by Times Now, “After investigation, we got to know that she married into the Jain religion, Islam says that a Muslim can only marry a Muslim. Second, I want to say that Nusrat Jahan is an actor and these actors do not care about religion. They do what they feel like doing. This is what she showcased in Parliament.”

“She came to Parliament with sindoor and mangalsutra, so it is a waste of time to talk about this. We cannot interfere in her life. I just told her what Shariat says with the help of media,” Wasmi added.

Nusrat replies strongly

Responding to the fatwa, Nusrat said she represents "an inclusive India".

Issuing a statement on Twitter, Nusrat said: "I represent an inclusive India.. which is beyond the barriers of caste creed and religion.. as much as i respect all religions.. i still remain a muslim.. and non should comment on what i choose to wear.. faith is beyond attire.. and is more about believing and practicing the invaluable doctrines of all religions..." (sic)

 

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