UP Polls: Imam in Baghpath bans entry of politicians in Masjids

Baghpath: Over 550 Mosques and 143 Madarsas in Baghpath have denied the entry of politicians in its premises in view of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections.

Imam Maulana Aarif-Ul-Haq of the Foons Masjid in Baghpat has passed an order in this regard.

Maulana said that politicians try to woo the Muslim votebank and often visit the Mosque to show their sympathy for the community.

Aarif-Ul-Haq also denied to take any financial support from the visiting politicians till the election process ends.

Imam Maulana Aarif-Ul-Haq of the Foons Masjid has also appealed the Muslim voters to cast their votes after knowing the complete background of the candidate, be it from any political party.

Baghpath will go for polls in the first phase on February 11.