Students' Islamic Movement of India
The Students' Islamic Movement of India (abbreviated SIMI) is a banned organisation organisation that was formed in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh in April 1977. The stated mission of SIMI is the ‘liberation of India’ by converting it to an Islamic land. The SIMI, an organisation of extremists has declared Jihad against India, the aim of which is to establish Dar-ul-Islam (land of Islam) by converting everyone to Islam.
| Abbreviation | SIMI |
|---|---|
| Formation | April 1977 |
| Type | Islamic organisation |
| Location | |
Key people | Mohammad Ahmadullah Siddiqi |
The Indian government describes it as a terrorist organisation, and banned it in 2001, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. The ban was lifted in August 2008 by a special tribunal, but was reinstated by K.G. Balakrishnan, then Chief Justice, on 6 August 2008 on national security grounds.
In February 2019, the Government of India extended ban on SIMI for a period of five more years starting 1 February 2019 under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.