Surya namaskar

The petition filed by the organizations states that the government order is unconstitutional and violates Article 25 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens.

Mehbooba Mufti had earlier peddled misinformation that schools in Kashmir imposed surya namaskar and singing Hindu bhajans.

added that the government should withdraw the order as worshipping the sun as a deity is not allowed in Islam.

The Karnataka unit of the group has asked Muslim student to refrain from participating in 'Surya Namaskar' event on R-Day claiming it to be against Islam

JDU MLC Gulam Rasool Balyawi refused to participate in Surya Namaskar Day on January 12 saying Allah gave birth to the Sun

In its letter, AIMPLB warned students against participation in ‘Surya Namaskar’ events stating ‘Islam does not permit’ it