New Delhi, Feb 25: All India Sunni Ulama Federation national general secretary Sulthanul Ulama A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar said that as the Muslims were lagging behind in getting education and failing to get their rights despite the equal opportunities entitled by the Constitution without any difference between majority and minority, the successive governments should create a conducive environment for the development of Muslims in the country.

He spoke at the valedictory of the SSF National Convention at the Ramlila Maidan on Monday.

Senior leader Syed Javed Mannan Mia Hazrat Barelvi inaugurated the valedictory of the convention. Syed Ibrahim Khaleelul Bukhari, Dr Hussain Saqafi, Dr AP Abdul Hakeem Azhari, Dr Farooq Naeemi and others spoke on the occasion.

Jodhpur university vice chancellor Dr Akhtar Vasi inaugurated the two-day convention. SSF national president Maulana Shaukat Bukhari presided over it. Dr Muhammad Fazil Hazrat, ICF Kuwait national leader Abdullah Vadagara, Suheiruddin Noorani Bangal and others gave oration on the occasion.

SSF National secretary KM Abubakkar Siddiq welcomed and campus secretary Syed Sajid Bukhari Kashmir proposed vote of thanks. A mega students rally was taken out from Rajghat to Ramlila Maidan.

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Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.

After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.

Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.

Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.

The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.

Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.