Moodbidri: Alvas Group organises 22nd grand iftar koota
Moodbidri: The 22nd annual grand ‘Alvas Iftar Koota 2025’ hosted by the Alva's Education Foundation here was held at the Krishi Siri Vedike on Saturday, March 15.
Speaking on the occasion, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind State Secretary and Shanti Prakashan Manager Mohammad Kunhi emphasized the importance of spreading love over hatred in today's world. He praised the Alva’s Education Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. Mohan Alva, for organizing the event and fostering a spirit of inclusivity.
“It is impossible to overcome evil with evil. It should be overcome with a message of goodness and love. This Iftar gathering is a symbol of unity that delivers a powerful message to society," he added.
He also highlighted the importance of Ramadan stating that, “Ramadan is a worship that cleanses the mind of man. It is a worship that invites man from evil to good and leads him with good and curbs evil.”
Stressing the need for more such events, he added, "The pollution of the world is a result of the pollution of the human mind, and programs like these play a vital role in fostering friendship and understanding."
Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of Shaheen Educational Institutions, Bidar, graced the event as the chief guest and extended his wishes.
Dr. Mohan Alva, Bharat Mustafa, Vivek Alva, and others were present during the ceremony.
The program was compered by Abul Ala Puttige, and arrangements for Namaz were made after Iftar. The Iftar feast included fruits, samosas, sharbat, mutton biryani, chicken masala, chicken kebabs, and salads. Additionally, a separate space was arranged for women attendees.
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Congress to challenge Waqf bill's constitutionality in Supreme Court 'very soon'
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Friday said it will "very soon" challenge in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that has been passed in Parliament.
The opposition party also said it will continue to resist all "assaults" of the Modi government on the principles, provisions, and practices that are contained in the Constitution.
Parliament early Friday approved the Bill after the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the contentious legislation following an over 13-hour debate.
In a post in Hindi on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "The atmosphere in the country regarding the Waqf Board Amendment Bill is such that it feels like this bill has been brought to harass minorities. Late at night in the Lok Sabha, when this bill was passed, it received 288 votes in favour and 232 votes against. Why did this happen? This means there are many flaws in the bill."
From this, one can guess that despite opposition from various parties, this bill was brought arbitrarily, he said.
"This 'might is right' -- won’t be good for anyone!" Kharge said.
In a post on X, AICC general secretary in-charge organisation Jairam Ramesh said, "The INC will very soon be challenging in the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Wakf (Amendment) Bill."
"We are confident and will continue to resist all assaults of the Modi Govt on the principles, provisions, and practices that are contained in the Constitution of India," he said.
The discussion on the Waqf Bill in the Rajya Sabha witnessed staunch objections from opposition parties, which termed the Bill "anti-Muslim" and "unconstitutional" with the government responding that the "historic reform" would benefit the minority community.
The Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it. It was passed in the Lok Sabha early Thursday, with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it.
Ramesh also said that the INC's challenge of the CAA, 2019 is being heard in the Supreme Court.
The INC's challenge of the 2019 amendments to the RTI Act, 2005 is being heard in the Supreme Court, he noted.
"The INC's challenge to the validity of the amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules (2024) is being heard in the Supreme Court.
"The INC's intervention to uphold the letter and spirit of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 is being heard in the Supreme Court," the Congress leader added.
The Waqf Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing it. It was passed in the Lok Sabha early Thursday, with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it.
Parliament also approved the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod. The Lok Sabha had already given its assent to the Bill.
