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Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Sheikh Hasan Basha is new chief of AP Haj Committee
Vijayawada: Sheikh Hasan Basha, Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee, announced plans to construct a splendid Haj House in the State. The first meeting of the AP Haj Committee and the election of the chairman took place on Wednesday at the Haj Committee meeting hall here. Speaking on the occasion, newly elected Chairman Sheikh Hasan Basha assured that, under the committee's guidance, they would provide exemplary services to Haj pilgrims with a spirit of service, noting that the State previously lacked a Haj Committee and a Haj House. He expressed gratitude to the Almighty, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for giving him this opportunity. Committee members congratulated Sheikh Hasan Basha for being unanimously elected as chairman, stating their commitment to making the committee a model Haj Committee in the country and ensuring facilities for Haj pilgrims. The election of the Haj Committee Chairman was conducted under the supervision of Returning Officer and Deputy Secretary of the Minority Welfare Department L Sudhakar Rao. Out of 13 members, 10 attended the meeting. Pathan Khadar Ali Khan proposed Sheikh Hasan Basha as a candidate for chairman, and Mirza Abid Hussain Baig was the other choice. The remaining members expressed their approval, and Election Officer L Sudhakar Rao announced that Sheikh Hasan Basha was unanimously elected as chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee. Subsequently, the members felicitated Chairman Sheikh Hasan Basha with garlands and extended their best wishes. The event was attended by Executive Officer SMD Ghouse Peer, members of the Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee and others.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Chandrababu insulting Muslims in Haj committee appointments
Vijayawada: BS Ghouse Lajam, former Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee, condemned the coalition government for appointing Telugu Desam Party activists to the Haj Committee, a body responsible for overseeing the sacred Haj pilgrimage. Lajam described the appointments as a grave insult to Muslim community, asserting that the government violated the Central Haj Committee Act No. 35 of 2002, specifically Sub-Clause 3, which mandates the inclusion of three religious' scholars (Ulema) in the committee. Instead, the coalition government issued GO No 38 on April 16, 2025, nominating 13 members, including three TDP activists, Pathan Khadar Khan, Sayyad Shahi Sultan, and Sheikh Hassan Basha, labelling them as religious scholars. Lajam highlighted that Sheikh Hassan Basha, one of the appointees, previously served as a receptionist at the TDP office, questioning his qualifications to guide Haj pilgrims. He emphasized that only qualified Muslim scholars, such as Muftis, Hafiz, Ulema, or Maulvis, possess the expertise to train pilgrims on the religious rituals (Arkaan) performed in Mecca. Appointing party workers in place of such scholars undermines the committee's purpose and disrespects the Muslim community, Lajam stated. He demanded the immediate cancellation of GO Number 38 and the removal of the three TDP workers from the Haj Committee. Lajam further accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of deceiving Muslims by publicly supporting the Waqf Act while appointing unqualified party workers, calling for accountability and respect for the community's religious sentiments.
