New Delhi, July 2: Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan, former chairman of Delhi Minorities Commission, has pledged to rejuvenate the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (Registered), aiming to make the organization more effective and assertive in representing the interests of Indian Muslims. During a press conference held here Monday, he announced the new office bearers for the term June 2024 to June 2026.
Dr. Khan emphasized the legitimacy of his faction, stating it adheres to legal standards and enjoys broad support from Muslim organizations, intellectuals, and the community. He highlighted the need for a strong platform to voice concerns and address the rising hate and violence faced by Muslims, especially in the last decade and under the current government.
“The Opposition’s silence in these troubling times necessitates a robust and unified response. Mushawarat will serve as this platform, intervening, protesting, and advocating for the community as needed,” Dr. Khan asserted.
Addressing concerns about internal controversies, Dr. Khan remained optimistic. “I hope that once we begin our work, these controversies will fade. Our focus will be on addressing the community’s needs rather than engaging in disputes,” he said, underscoring the organization’s mission of cooperation and coordination.
On the division of Mushawarat, Malik Motasim Khan, Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, told Radiance, “Jamaat is of the opinion that the spirit at the time of the foundation of Mushawarat should be revived. It should become a powerful voice of the Ummah in India and abroad. We will not be part of any disruption, division and faction rather we will try to unite and formulate any kind of consensus. We will make effort to make it an effective body which is represented by all socio-religious organization of India. It should be a platform to raise the voice of the community in an effective and meaningful way.”
The newly appointed officials are:
– Vice Presidents: Prof. Mohammad Sulaiman, Maulana Jinan Asghar Moulai, and Maulana Ataur Rahman Qasmi.
– General Secretary: Masoom Moradabadi
– Working General Secretary: Syed Tahsin Ahmad
– Secretary: Dr. Jawed Ahmad
– Treasurer: Shamsuz Zoha
– Executive Member: Abrar Ahmad Makki
A 21-member Governing Body was also introduced: Feroz Khan Ghazi (Advocate), Shabbir Ahmad Ansari, Dr Anwarul Islam, Dr Basir Ahmad Khan, Manzoor Ahmad IPS (retd.), Hafiz Rashid Ahmad Choudhary, Kamal Faruqui, Maulana Jalal Haider Naqvi, Grp. Capt. Mohammad Anwar, Prof. Arshi Khan, Dr S. Maharul Hasan, Suhail Anjum, Shahid Sharif Shaikh, Uzma Naheed, Abdul Rashid Agwan, Hafiz Manzoor Khan, Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, Maulana Mohammad Sufiyan Qasmi, Dr Qazi Zainussajideen Qasmi, Mr Aamir Edresy, Dr Kausar Usman.
The newly elected officials reaffirmed their dedication to addressing the challenges facing the Muslim community, pledging to work tirelessly towards their goals.
