Mumbai: In the context of the Bhojshala-Kamal Moola Masjid case pending in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, an important public meeting was organized by the Border Gandhi Memorial Society at the historic Islam Gymkhana, Marine Lines, Mumbai. The program was titled “Fate of the Places of Worship Act, 1991”, in which eminent lawyers, historians, educationists and social intellectuals of the country participated and expressed their views.

This important meeting was presided over by renowned historian, writer and social thinker Prof. Dr. Ram Punia Ni, while former Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice (Retd) Iqbal Ahmed Ansari was present as the chief guest.

Renowned historian Professor Hasnain Rizvi, Senior Advocate Mahir Desai, Supreme Court Advocate Advocate Z.K. Faizan, Father Fraser Mascarenhas (St. Xavier’s College), Sajjada Nashin of Dargah Ajmer Sharif Syed Sarwar Chishti, Maulana Zahid Raza Rizvi and Senior Assistant Editor of The Times of India Muhammad Wajihuddin addressed the meeting.

In his address, Justice (Retd) Iqbal Ahmed Ansari shed detailed light on the spirit of the Indian Constitution, judicial balance and the need to maintain social harmony in the country. While Professor Hasnain Rizvi highlighted the importance of historical facts and the common cultural heritage of India.

Father Fraser Mascarenhas conveyed a message of promoting dialogue, brotherhood and mutual respect among different religions and communities. The speakers said that the Places of Worship Act 1991 plays a very important role in maintaining the historical status of religious places and maintaining peace and tranquility in the country.

The speakers emphasized that the true identity of India lies in its unity in diversity, tolerance, Ganga-Yamni civilization and common heritage, and the preservation of this heritage is the common responsibility of every Indian.

The program began with the welcome address by Advocate Syed Jalaluddin, National President of the Border Gandhi Memorial Society. The special efforts of Sultan Maldar (President Maharashtra) and Arshad Amir (President Mumbai) in organizing this successful program were commendable.

On this occasion, prominent social activists Ghaffar Khan Sahib, editor Zafar Siddiqui, Usman Khan Lala, along with prominent social, educational, religious, political and business personalities of the city, along with officials of various social organizations and a large number of people were present.

At the end of the meeting, a resolution was expressed to further strengthen peace, brotherhood, unity, social solidarity and constitutional values ​​in the country.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has demanded the formation of an SIT to investigate the Towhid murder case in Beed. After Towhid was murdered in Parli district of Beed, his body was dumped on a railway track 15 km away from the car. Towhid was murdered on May 31 and was brought to the railway track and dumped. An attempt was made to describe the murder as an accident and suicide. No trace of Towhid was found for two days when the family reached the police station. Towhid’s body was identified. Before Towhid’s murder, the accused had also called him. Its audio is viral and available on social media. Both the accused, Gaurav Vyas and Rishikesh, have confessed in this viral message that Towhid had become a headache for them for the past few days. We are proud of Towhid’s murder. We will blow up the mosque with a bomb. The accused have also made such comments. A case of murder has been registered in this matter, but there is suspicion of a conspiracy behind it because influential youths There is a possibility of more people being involved in the murder of Tohid. There is an organized conspiracy in the way that Tohid’s murder was carried out. Therefore, an SIT should be formed in this matter and an inquiry should be conducted and a case should be registered against the accused under the MCOCA and UAPA Act so that more facts can be revealed. In this matter, today, Abu Asim Azmi has also given a memorandum to Maharashtra Director General DGP Sadanand Date, demanding strict action against the accused by forming an SIT in this matter, after which the DGP has also assured of taking necessary steps and action against the culprits.

Passengers were left stranded for the second day due to the BEST bus strike in Mumbai. Due to the public transport strike, private vehicles, autorickshaws and taxis have become silver. Complaints have also been received from passengers about double fare being charged. Meanwhile, the BEST administration has claimed in a press release that comprehensive measures are being taken by the administration to ensure passenger services. The administration is keeping an eye on the strike called by the BEST Kamgar Karti Samiti amidst the strike and has taken all necessary steps to ensure that passengers do not face any kind of inconvenience. On June 20, notices under MEMSA (Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act) were served to the employees participating in the strike, and notices under MEMSA have also been sent. Along with this, the porters have also been contacted. Considering the situation that has arisen, the Maharashtra State Road Transport has been directed to arrange 100 additional buses so that the passengers do not face any kind of trouble. Additionally,
63 examination centres of NEET exam will ensure best service to students so that they do not face any inconvenience.

60 additional buses have been arranged in Mumbai from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and orders have been given to depot managers in this regard.

The power supply department is not affected by the strike. The undertaking, and its essential power services are functioning smoothly. Providing uninterrupted, safe and reliable service to the passengers is the top priority, and all possible measures are being implemented accordingly. Mumbai is in a state of chaos due to the strike. There are no buses on the roads.