New Delhi: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini has voiced grave concern over the double blow of steep US tariffs on Indian exports and the extensive destruction brought by recent floods across India, urging swift government intervention.
At a press conference at JIH headquarters, Husaini highlighted mounting economic and humanitarian pressures, noting, “US duties as high as 50 percent on Indian exports are crippling key sectors. Workers in diamond units in Surat, carpet factories in Uttar Pradesh, and garment hubs like Tiruppur are facing severe livelihood threats. With carpets worth beyond ₹2,500 crore stranded and over 35,000 MSMEs shutting down in FY25 alone, the crisis is stark.” Calling the tariffs unjust and protectionist, he urged the government to respond firmly, advocating for a ₹25,000 crore relief fund, targeted support for MSMEs, and greater market diversification.
Addressing the flood catastrophe, Husaini stated, “Entire villages in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra have been lost; farmers face crores in damage, and infrastructure failures due to corruption have worsened the tragedy. Weak embankments, failed drainage, and collapsed bridges stem from shoddy construction and graft.” He called for at least ₹50,000 per acre in compensation to affected farmers, comprehensive upgrades to flood-control systems, rigorous quality enforcement for public works, and a binding disaster relief law to ensure timely rehabilitation.
Husaini linked these crises to broader governance challenges, insisting, “Workers and farmers are the backbone of our economy. Ignoring their plight is neither just nor sustainable—protecting them is a duty, not a favor.”
Evictions in Assam and Delhi Court Judgment Raised
JIH Vice President Prof. Salim Engineer also spoke, decrying recent forced evictions in Assam: “Over 1,700 families in Goalpara faced displacement in three months—many with valid legal documents. Demolitions happened even against court stay orders, resulting in casualties. These actions breach constitutional and humanitarian norms and fuel communal tensions.” He called for an immediate halt to evictions, independent investigation of police firings, and full rehabilitation for the displaced.
Commenting on the Delhi High Court’s September 2 decision to deny bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, Prof. Salim Engineer raised alarms over the lengthy pre-trial detentions, saying, “Jailing activists for years without trial is punishment by process. Blanket reliance on superficial evidence undermines fairness and risks silencing dissent.” He urged Supreme Court intervention to uphold citizens’ rights, preserve democratic freedoms, and reassure faith in the justice system.
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