Riyadh . KN Wasif
The conditions that India is facing today began four decades ago when Mrs. Indira Gandhi laid the foundation for her second term in power (1980). Only the first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the leaders of that era made a successful attempt to protect the Constitution and uphold the secular character of the country. Of these thoughts This was expressed by the well-known journalist Qurban Ali who came to visit the country. He was addressing the meeting titled “Review”. Qurban Ali was invited by Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association Riyadh (Amoba) to comment on the current situation in the country and address an interactive session. Qurban Ali also said that Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992 when PV Narasimha Rao was the Prime Minister of the country. And the foundation of this project was laid in 1984 when the lock of the mosque was opened during Rajiv Gandhi’s rule, in other words, the foundation of the construction of Ram Mandir was laid on the same day.
Continuing the speech, Qurban Ali also said that if the leadership of the country had not been in the hands of a secular leader like Nehru, the conditions of the country would have worsened today. Gurban Ali, a fearless journalist who filed a PIL against the statements of , said that these provocative statements are not only putting the constitution but the dignity of the country at stake and also negate the slogans given in 2014 which promised justice and equality. were done.
Qurban Ali also said that the fact cannot be denied that the first war of independence was led by the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Zafar and the last war of independence was fought under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Anhun said that the war of independence was fought on the basis of establishing a secular and democratic country. And this is also the preamble of our constitution. But without any amendment in it, today Hindu Rashtra has been established in the country.
He said that now we have only one solution left and that is that all the oppressed and victims of injustice of the country should unite. Gurban Ali, who has been associated with many journalistic organizations including BBC, asked the NRIs living here to raise their voices on social media against any action that is against the constitution. Others file FIR and PIL in Malik. If this series continues, it will definitely have some effect.
In the end, he ended his speech on the words of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, “When the heart breaks, the country breaks.”
The meeting started with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Dr. Abdul Ahed. After the opening remarks of Taqiuddin Mir, President Amoba Abrar Hussain welcomed the audience. Journalist Rashid Hasan (Arab News) gave a detailed introduction to the guest speaker Qurban Ali and described him as a truthful and fearless journalist.
On this occasion, Abrar Hussain along with Amoba team presented a commemorative moment to the special guest Qurban Ali. The meeting, held in the hall of a local restaurant, was attended by leading figures of the community and a large number of Aligarians. Taqiuddin Mir performed the administrative duties. The event came to an end with the gift of thanks from Vice President Amoba Najamul Hasan.
