Jamaat-e-Islami J&K members and candidates condemned the seizure of books by Abul A’la Maududi, calling it unjust and unconstitutional. The Jammu and Kashmir Police raided Chinar Publications, confiscating 668 books, and warned bookstores in Handwara against stocking Maududi’s works. Despite being legally published in Delhi and widely available across Jammu and Kashmir, the police action has raised concerns.Jamaat-e-Islami expressed willingness to cooperate with investigations but believes the seizure is an attempt to marginalize them. The party has been actively participating in J&K politics and plans to field candidates in the assembly elections. The seizure of books has been seen as a move to suppress the party’s ideology and restrict freedom of expression. Jamaat-e-Islami has urged the authorities to reconsider their decision and respect the fundamental rights of citizens. The issue has sparked a debate on censorship and the limits of freedom of expression in Jammu and Kashmir.
Members of Banned Jamaat-e-Islami J&K Condemns Seizure of Books, Calls it Unjust
