Hafizul Hassan

Hafizul Hassan is a prominent Indian politician and the Minority Affairs Minister in the Jharkhand government, representing the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). He has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Muslims in India and has recently come under scrutiny for his remarks prioritizing Shariat over the Indian Constitution, which sparked significant political controversy. Hassan argues that the ongoing protests regarding Waqf management reflect deeper issues facing the Muslim community and has accused the central government of targeting minorities. His comments have ignited debates about the role of religious law in the governance of a secular nation.