Syed Shahabuddin
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Syed Shahabuddin was an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress, known for his strong stance against Salman Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses.' He was a prominent voice in the 1980s advocating for the book's ban, arguing that it was blasphemous and offensive to Islam.
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Syed Shahabuddin was an Indian MP who led calls for Salman Rushdie's novel to be banned.
When it’s illegal to cause distress to believers, call it for what it is: a secular version of blasphemy | Kenan MalikThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-02-16
United Kingdom· 2025-02-16
