Important to revive, preserve Urdu language: NRI businessman Nasir Syed
'Mehfil-e-Mushaira' held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: In a bid to promote Urdu language, literature, and culture, Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu organized an Urdu poetry festival, 'Urdu Mehfil-e-Mushaira,' on Friday at the Town Hall in Mangaluru.
The event, held in the city, was chaired by Nasir Syed, a distinguished NRI businessman and founder-president of the CHS Group of Dubai, who also sponsored the event.
Participating poets included Azizuddin Aziz Belgaumi from Bengaluru, Dr. Mohammed Haneef Shabab, and Syed Ahmed SaliK from Bhatkal, Siraj Sholapuri from Mumbai, Rahmatullah Rahmat from Shivamogga, Usama Qazi Asad Karnataki from Gangolli, and Abdul Salam Madani from Mangaluru.
Zaheer Ahmed Fanaa, also a poet, compered the event and presented his poetry towards the end.
The event featured the distribution of prizes sponsored by Nasir Syed for students who topped Moulana Azad Model School in Karkala, as well as to toppers of various subjects from the school. Two of the teachers from the school were also awarded for their services and commitment towards teaching the students at the school.
Additionally, prizes were awarded to winners of Urdu Speech and Urdu Essay Writing competitions organized by Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu Urdu, DK and Udupi districts.
During his presidential address, Nasir Syed emphasized the need to enhance the status of the Urdu language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. He highlighted a issue, stating that while people in the region can speak and comprehend Urdu, there is a significant portion that lacks the ability to read and write in the language.
Nasir Syed further expressed his commitment to supporting any initiatives or plans put forth by Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu aimed at addressing and improving this situation.
Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu Urdu, DK, and Udupi districts also felicitated Nasir Syed for his relentless and selfless services and philanthropy, while also acknowledging his contribution as the sponsor of the event.
The program commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Mohammed Anees, followed by a Hamd presented by Mohammed Bin Tajammul. Master Haneef welcomed the guests and the gathering.
The poets were later felicitated and presented with mementos by the organizers for attending the event and presenting their poetry.
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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