Bidar: Quresh Conference holds 3rd national convention, focuses on community issues
Bidar, April 12: The Third National Convention of the Quresh Conference was successfully organized on a large scale in Bidar on Saturday, bringing together over 270 community representatives from across India to deliberate on the pressing social, economic, and educational challenges faced by the Qureshi community.
The event was held at the SM Hangargi Function Hall under the chairmanship of advocate Sanobar Qureshi, the national president of the Quresh Conference. Leaders and delegates from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi attended the convention and presented issues from their respective regions.
Addressing the gathering, Sanobar Qureshi emphasized that despite the Qureshi community comprising over 6.5 crore people in India, they continue to face exclusion from key government schemes and opportunities. He urged the government to grant the same status to the Qureshi community and meat traders as it does to farmers, stating that meat trading is also a legitimate source of livelihood that supports many families across the country.
He criticized the closure of slaughterhouses in several parts of the country, calling it a blow to employment and a contradiction to the government’s stated goal of promoting job creation. He stressed the need for modern, hygienic, and government-supported slaughterhouses to be constructed in every district, enabling the community to conduct its trade within lawful frameworks and with dignity. Sanobar also underlined the importance of promoting education among community members to build awareness and social empowerment.
Several community leaders addressed the convention and shared insights. Among them were Afsar Qureshi from Jharkhand, Muhammad Ashiqeen Qureshi from Delhi, Sadiq Qureshi from Maharashtra, Mukhtar Qureshi from Bombay, Abdul Qayyum Qureshi from Rajasthan, and Moin Khalil Qureshi and Munira Qureshi from Pune. They raised issues ranging from lack of representation to the negative impact of current laws on the community’s traditional business of meat trading.
Karnataka state president Muhammad Nabi Qureshi, who organized the event, welcomed the attendees and emphasized the need for collective action to address the various challenges confronting the Qureshi community. He said that the primary aim of the convention was to bring together the community across the country, confront internal social issues, promote education, and work on strategies to protect and support traditional businesses. He added that coordinated representation before the government is essential to secure the community’s rights.
One of the notable moments of the convention was the felicitation of Majid Bilal, a well-known social worker from Bidar, recognized for his service of burying more than 3,000 unclaimed and unidentified bodies over the years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of caste or religion.
The conference concluded with a strong call for unity and sustained engagement with the state and central governments to ensure that the Qureshi community is given its due place in society. The organizers received appreciation from the participants for hosting the convention in an orderly and impactful manner.
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Pakistan government’s X handle withheld in India following Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi: The Government of Pakistan’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle has been withheld in India following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 28 lives. The account, @GovtofPakistan, is no longer accessible within Indian territory and displays a message citing legal action as the reason for the restriction.
The move came shortly after India imposed a series of diplomatic sanctions against Pakistan, accusing it of supporting cross-border terrorism. The sanctions were announced by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The CCS meeting was convened in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack, in which a group of armed terrorists opened fire on tourists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam. According to officials, the attackers targeted Hindu pilgrims. The government has described the incident as a deliberate and ghastly act of violence.
India’s diplomatic response includes the following measures:
1. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 has been suspended until Pakistan provides credible and irreversible assurances that it will cease supporting terrorism.
2. The Attari Integrated Check Post has been closed for cross-border movement. Indian nationals with valid endorsements may return through this route until May 1, 2025.
3. The SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) has been revoked for Pakistani nationals. Existing SVES visas have been cancelled, and Pakistani nationals currently in India under this scheme must leave within 48 hours.
4. Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi have been declared persona non grata and must leave the country within a week.
5. India is withdrawing its own Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors from its High Commission in Islamabad, rendering these posts inactive on both sides.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that these measures reflect India’s firm stance against terrorism and its intent to safeguard national security. The government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring accountability for the attack and justice for the victims.
No official response has been issued by the Pakistani government regarding the withholding of its X handle or the sanctions announced by India.
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