Islamic outfit voices unease over 'prevailing situation in the

Islamic outfit Jamaat-e-Islami Hind on Thursday expressed a sense of "unease" and"anxiety" about the social, political and economic situationin the country and said it wanted the situation to improve.

Its President Syed Sadatullah Husaini said Muslims in the country were not "fearful", but the community, along with every peace loving citizen of India, was "concerned" and "anxious" and wants the prevailing situation to improve.

The outfit Thursday held a meetinghere with heads and representatives of various Muslimorganisations on the "prevailing situation in the country".

"Our country today is passing through a very crucial stage. On the one side we are developing on many fronts like- science and technology, technical manpower...

When we have somany opportunities to become a world leader, unfortunately onthe other side, a scenario is being developed in the country that is creating hindrance and obstacles," Husaini said.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Husaini said the way the Parliament session was conducted recently showed the 'downfall' of democratic values and norms, as "many important legislations were passed without any debate."
Husaini also said it was also a matter of great concern to them to note the manner in which democratic institutions were 'deteriorating' and democratic values were being 'compromised.'