New Delhi: In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a plea by the Popular Front of India (PFI) challenging the government's ban on the organization and its designation as an 'unlawful' entity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court, consisting of two judges, Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, suggested that it would be more appropriate for the PFI to first approach the High Court in response to the tribunal's order, which upheld the government's decision to ban the PFI and eight other organizations, categorizing them as 'unlawful' under the UAPA Act. Advocate Shyam Divan, representing the PFI, concurred with the Supreme Court's view that the organization should initially seek relief from the High Court before escalating the matter to the apex court.
It is noteworthy that on September 27, 2022, the Union Home Ministry imposed a five-year ban on the PFI and eight other organizations, citing their involvement in propagating communal hatred and engaging in 'unlawful activities' that jeopardized the country's integrity, sovereignty, and security.
PFI and its India Vision 2047:-
The PFI came into the spotlight due to its controversial objectives and activities during police raids. The organization was revealed to be operating with the mission of transforming the entirety of India into an Islamic nation by the year 2047. During these raids, a document titled 'India Vision 2047' was discovered in PFI hideouts, outlining a detailed strategy for establishing an Islamic state in India. To achieve this goal, the organization was allegedly involved in anti-national propaganda, fundraising under the guise of social work, targeting educational institutions in Muslim-dominated areas, and promoting radical ideologies. Despite the ban on PFI and the arrest of many of its leaders, concerns persist about individuals secretly training and radicalizing Muslim youth for potential violence and other activities. The organization has been accused of instigating conflicts and protests in various parts of the country, including during the Shaheen Bagh protest and Delhi riots.
According to the recovered documents, the PFI's ultimate mission is to seize power through force when they have a significant Muslim following. They are suspected of attempting to divide the Hindu community by inciting various social and demographic groups against one another. The organization aims to mobilize SC/ST and OBC communities against Hindus, potentially gaining a power advantage. The internal document, 'India Vision 2047,' circulated among PFI members, underscores the goal of dominating and subjugating Hindus. It suggests that this can be achieved when 10 percent of Muslims unite behind the PFI, which could potentially bring Hindus to their knees, according to their beliefs. The organization is alleged to provide training in radicalism, violence, and inciting riots, along with brainwashing and recruiting poor and marginalized Muslim youth. It is claimed that over 200 individuals have been trained as potential terrorists in South India as part of PFI's activities.
In summary, the PFI has been accused of pursuing an agenda to establish an Islamic state by 2047, engaging in divisive strategies, and inciting communal discord, as suggested by its internal documents and activities.
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