Historic Discussion Between Ismail Batliwala and Irfan Ali Jamiawala on Pasmanda Rights and Article 341/3
Location: Mumbai
Date: July 2025
A crucial meeting took place at the residence of renowned social worker and a strong pillar of the Pasmanda rights movement, Ismail Batliwala, with Irfan Ali Jamiawala, the most prominent Pasmanda leader, political advisor, journalist, and writer of this generation. The main focus of the discussion was the discriminatory Article 341/3, which continues to deny Dalit Muslims their constitutional rights.
In-Depth Discussion on Article 341/3
During the conversation, Irfan Ali Jamiawala explained how the Presidential Order of 1950 under Article 341 deprived Dalit Muslims and Christians of Scheduled Caste rights. He emphasized Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision, who stated in the Constituent Assembly that caste discrimination does not end by changing religion, but the ruling powers of that era denied rights to Pasmanda Muslims.
Ismail Batliwala highlighted the ongoing social injustice faced by backward Muslims across India, from Mumbai to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, where the majority of Muslims are still working as laborers, weavers, barbers, butchers, tailors—yet remain voiceless in political power structures.
Solution and Future Strategy
It was resolved:
A nationwide movement will be launched to end the injustice of Article 341/3.
Youth will be made aware of their constitutional rights.
Ongoing petitions in the Supreme Court will be strengthened.
A private bill will be introduced in Parliament.
Media campaigns will be used to expose the truth about Pasmanda Muslims.
Irfan Ali Jamiawala said:
“Our fight is not against any religion or caste; it is for justice and equality. If Dalit Hindus have reservation rights, why not Dalit Muslims and Christians? We will not tolerate this injustice any longer.”
Ismail Batliwala called it a “New Pasmanda Awakening Movement” and pledged to fight for the community till his last breath.
Conclusion
This meeting was not just a discussion but a declaration of a new Pasmanda social justice movement. From the streets of Mumbai to the villages of India, the movement is rising with renewed energy under the leadership of Ismail Batliwala and Irfan Ali Jamiawala.
