According to a report delivered to the media by parliamentarian D. Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė, the Justice Ministry may consider deactivating an organization if its recent activities are deemed to conflict with the national security interests of Lithuania. The report specifically addresses the structure and influence of the II-nd Muftiate, which received approval from the Justice Ministry in 2019.
Ms. Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė alleges that the establishment of this specific body has resulted in a visible division within the Lithuanian Muslim community. Furthermore, the parliamentarian claims that the organization is systematically expanding its management influence over mosques traditionally associated with the historical Lithuanian Tatar community.
The concerns detailed in the report include the assertion that the II-nd Muftiate has already assumed control of facilities in Kaunas and Nemėžis. For the Nemėžis location, Mufti Alexander Beganskas is cited as the current contact person. Additionally, the report highlights that the organization is reportedly attempting to gain oversight and control over the mosque located in the 40-village area.
These claims suggest a broader pattern of consolidation of authority regarding religious sites. The core concern raised is whether the current operational scope and administrative actions of the group deviate from maintaining harmony within the broader Lithuanian religious landscape, thereby warranting official governmental review of its status.
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