Nagpur unit of AIMPLB felicitates contributors to Waqf rights meet
), Nagpur unit, through its Waqf Protection Committee, on Wednesday organised a felicitation ceremony at Awasti Nagar to honour organisations and individuals who played a key role in the success of the Waqf Conference held on July 20.
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The event was presided over by AIMPLB member Maulana Abdul Wahab Parekh and attended by representatives of religious, social and voluntary bodies committed to safeguarding Muslim personal laws and Waqf rights.
In his inaugural address, former Maharashtra Waqf Board CEO Abdul Rauf Shaikh urged the community to continue its campaign until the recent 'controversial' amendments to Waqf regulations are withdrawn.
Jamiat Ulema (Arshad Madani) secretary Atiq Qureshi and his team, along with other NGO representatives, were felicitated.
A resolution was passed pledging an immediate response to any future call from the Board. The formation of a Central Coordination Committee for Nagpur was also announced. The event saw participation from Jamiat Ulema, Aasra Foundation, Jamiat Ahle Hadith, Jamiat Arabia, Wahdat-e-Islami, Anjuman Falah ul Muslimeen and others. Prominent attendees included Maulana Murtaza (Darul Qaza), Maulana Ehsan (Shia Group), Dr Rangari, Adv Parker (Bhagidari Mission), Kashif, Zeeshan (Aasra), Aman Bhai (Ahle Hadith) and others.
(Reporting by Saniya Chakraborty)
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