CM visits Nadwatul Uloom,reaffirms govt’s commitment towards welfare of Muslims

According to a press release,the CM — during his meeting with Nadwi — admitted that the series of communal riots in the state are a black spot on his government. “Such incidents have also maligned the image of our party. We assure you that such incidents will not occur in future,” he stated.

Akhilesh recalled his father Mulayam Singh Yadav’s association with the seminary. “This place is like my home and I have great affection for it. I was thinking of coming here but unfortunately could not come. Netaji used to come here regularly and I will also do the same,” Akhilesh added.

On the demand of faculty members at Nadwatul Uloom,Akhilesh assured that rallies and protests at Jhulelal Park,which is situated opposite the seminary,will not be allowed. The faculty members had said that due to protests and rallies,students are distracted.

Akhilesh was accompanied by Cabinet Minister Ahmed Hasan and seminary officials Wakil Nadwi and Hamza Hasani during his meeting with the rector.

This is Akhilesh’s first visit to the seminary after assuming charge as Chief Minister of the state. Lately,the SP was on backfoot after Imam Bukhari severed his relationship with the party.

Akhilesh and Mulayam both grew soft on various Muslim organisations. Akhilesh himself attended the function of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind organised at Talkatora stadium in New Delhi on February 23,while Mulayam was present during the Jamiat’s function at Lucknow on last Sunday.