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Owned by Adani Group (AMG Media)Centre Extends Ban On Hate Preacher Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation
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The government has extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), led by fugitive preacher Zakir Naik, for another five years. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the outfit is involved in “sinister anti‑India designs” and has been propagating an ideology of terrorism and separatism, instigating violent unrest, encouraging the regrouping of absconding terrorists and fomenting communal discord. The extension was made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Critics argue the law is being applied selectively against Muslim organisations while similar groups remain unbanned.
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The statements and speeches made by Naik are objectionable and subversive and he has been promoting enmity and hatred amongst different religious groups, the ministry said.
