They are vehemently protesting the move, arguing that the novel’s content remains deeply offensive and insulting to the Prophet Muhammad and the Islamic faith.

Leaders from various organizations have issued statements condemning the lifting of the ban, emphasizing the potential for widespread hurt feelings and even violence within the Muslim community.

They point to past protests and controversies surrounding the book as evidence of its inflammatory nature.

The organizations are calling on the central government to immediately reinstate the ban, citing concerns about the potential for social unrest and religious disharmony.

They are urging the government to consider the religious sensitivities of the Muslim population and take proactive steps to prevent any escalation of tensions.

The renewed controversy underscores the lingering sensitivities and deep-seated divisions surrounding the book in India.