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 ALL INDIA MUSLIM
MAJLIS-e-MUSHAWARAT
Resolutions of the Markazi Majlis-e-Mushawarat
Meeting of the Markazi Majlis-e-Mushawarat, 8 October, 2005
Resolution on National Integration
Council
The MMM welcomes the revival and
reconstitution of the National Integration Council. But proposes that to
make it more effective statutory status be granted to the Council and that
its resolutions and statements and also of its Committees are followed up.
The MMM also suggests that in
future the meetings of the Council should have a structured agenda to deal
with specific problems which come in the way of national integration.
The MMM also suggest that all its
statements, resolutions and decisions since its inception be compiled and
published for reference.
Resolution on Assam Situation
The MMM has noted that there has
been no improvement in the environment of fear and anxiety generated by
the order of the Supreme Court on IMDT Act, 1983.
The MMM is also painfully aware
that no statutory steps have so far been taken by the Central Government
to place the detection and identification of illegal immigrants within the
judicial orbit, thus keeping the doors open for the persecution and
harassment of genuine citizens by hostile elements and under the
Foreigners’ Act.
The MMM cautions the Central and
State Governments that the Bengali-speaking Muslims hold them fully
responsible for not defending the IMDT Act wholeheartedly and effectively
in the Supreme Court and, therefore, they feel alienated and their
alienation is bound to find expression in the coming Assembly election in
Assam.
The MMM urges the Central and State
Governments to take necessary steps to restore their confidence.
Resolution on Restoration of
Autonomy and Minority Character of the AMU:
The MMM of the AIMMM expresses its
regret at the Order of a One-Judge Bench of the Allahabad High Court
quashing the Aligarh Muslim University (Amendment) Act, 1981 which had
restored its minority character and thus enabled it to reserve 50% of its
intake for the Muslim community on merit basis in May 2005 under the
latest interpretation of Article 30 by the Supreme Court.
The MMM deems it unfortunate that a
long settled issue has been reopened, merely to block the admission of a
few more Muslim students of high merit, from distant States! The MMM
presumes that the AMU and the Central Government shall appeal against the
Order and have it reversed.
The MMM resolves to extend full
support to all political and legal endeavour to place the minority status
of the AMU on a stronger and unshakable foundation and calls upon all
Muslim Jamaats to come together on a broad based platform for the
restoration of the minority character and autonomy of the AMU.
The MMM requests the Central
Government to remove the flaws and shortcomings pointed out by the
Hon’ble High Corut immediately, by means of an Ordinance, to avoid
protracted litigation or political exploitation of this unfortunate
development by the vested interests.
Resolution on Developments in
Kashmir
The MMM of the AIMMM welcomes the
initiative by the Government of India for talks with the All Party
Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the visit of the
APHC leaders to PoK and Pakistan, the holding of the first Conference of
Kashmiri leaders from both parts in Srinagar as well as the continuous
dialogue between the leaders of India and Pakistan and considers them as
important steps on the search for a final settlement of the Kashmir
dispute.
It urges all concerned to maintain
steady progress on the path of reconciliation. It also urges the militants
in the State to give up violence to help create or propitious environment
for settlement.
The MMM is strongly of the view
that a final settlement shall divert valuable resource from armed
confrontation and release them for economic development of both countries
and the welfare of their people.
The MMM also feels that a final
settlement shall pave the way for the emergence of the South Asian Union
to play its due role in world affairs.
Resolution on Admission Policy of
Unaided Professional Colleges:
The MMM has taken note of the
Judgement of the Supreme Court denying the government any quota in
admission to unaided professional institutions.
The MMM is of the view that in case
the Central Government, by legislation, wish to reintroduce government
quota in unaided institutions, including the minority educational
institutions, the legislation should also provide equitable quota for
Muslims in all aided educational institutions, in order to raise the level
of Muslim presence in professional institutions.
Resolution on Restoration of
Students Union in JMI
The MMM of the AIMMM considers the
delay in the restoration of the Students Union in the Jamia Millia Islamia
as unfortunate and requests the Vice-Chancellor to finalize the
Constitution and hold the election.
The MMM also recalls the continuing
dissatisfaction of the Muslim community and the teachers and students of
the Jamia Millia Islamia in particular, with the Act imposed on the Jamia
which, while, converting it into a Central University, robbed it of its
minority character. The MMM requests the Central Government to amend the
Act in consultation with the University, for restoration of its minority
character at the earliest.
Resolution on Proposed Amendments
to the NCMEI Act, 2004:
The MMM welcomes the draft bill to
amend the National Commission on Minority Educational Institutions to make
it more effective in removing the obstacles in the path of exercise of
their educational rights by the minorities under Article 30 of the
Constitution.
The MMM expresses the hope that the
Bill shall be passed at the coming Winter Session.
Resolution on Obiter Dicta of the
Supreme Court in Jain Case:
The MMM deplores that the obiter
dicta in the recent Judgement of the Supreme Court denying minority status
to the Jains, promotes the ideology of Hindutva by placing Hinduism in a
class by itself above all other religions of India and also encouraging
the assimilation of religious minorities in the Hindu fold contrary to the
principles of the Constitution and the UN Declaration on Minorities.
The MMM requests the Supreme Court
to clarify the obiter dicta in order to remove the apprehensions raised in
the mind of the religious minorities and also to direct the Central
Government to recognize as religious minorities all religious groups which
have figured in the Census since its inception, irrespective of their
origin, their resemblance with Hinduism and the economic or political
status of their followers.
Resolution on Division in the All
India Momin Conference:
The MMM of the AIMMM notes with
deep regret that the All India Momin Conference has split into two with
the two factions presided over by Mr. Khalid Anwar Ansari and Mr. Furqan
Ahmed Ansari, M.P. The MMM regards both of them as pillars of the
community and considers the split as harmful to the interest of the Momin
and the larger Muslim community.
The MMM appeals to both the
factions immediately to establish a dialogue to remove mutual
misunderstanding and reunite, to serve the cause which is dear to both of
them.
Resolution on Workshop on SAARC
Minorities:
The MMM welcomes the holding of the
Workshop on the SAARC Minorities with the participation of representatives
of minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and also from Bhutan
and Nepal as a valuable initiative.
The MMM has noted the formation of
a permanent body, the SAARC Minorities Council and expresses its good
wishes for its successfully monitoring the situation of the minorities in
the SAARC countries so that all of them can benefit from the experience of
the others.
Resolution on India’s Vote
against Iran in the IAEA:
The MMM of the AIMMM expresses its
disappointment with India’s vote in the IAEA Board against Iran on the
Iranian Nuclear Energy Programme and has noted that coming soon after the
PM’s visit to the USA, this vote has raised a question mark on its
pursuit of an independent foreign policy and that on the issue, it broke
rank with other developing countries as well as with China and Russia.
The MMM feels that the Iraq charade
is being re-enacted and cautions the people that any military action
against Iran will bring war and destruction closer to, and thus affect the
security and development of, South Asia.
The MMM urges the Government to
listen to the protest of the people, understand the real objectives of the
USA, withstand pressure and reverse its stand at the earliest, since Iran
has shown its readiness to allow inspection by the IAEA to remove all
doubts and suspicions of its violation of the NPT to which it is a party.
The MMM also calls upon the
international community and the IAEA in particular to exert pressure on
Israel to open its nuclear installations for international inspection
because the Israeli stockpile of nuclear weapons constitute the biggest
threat to regional peace.
Resolution on Developments in Iraq
The MMM deplores the fratricidal
killing in Iraq which is assuming the dimensions of a civil war and which
provides an excuse for the Occupation power to maintain their presence.
The MMM is of the considered view
that the Occupation forces are playing a role in fanning
inter-denominational hostilities and terrorism. The MMM is convinced that
restoration of peace in Iraq and its development within a democratic
framework depend on withdrawal of foreign forces.
The MMM appreciates that various
articles of the draft Constitution, to be subjected soon to a referendum,
are unsatisfactory for various ethnic and religious groups. Yet it feels
that it rejection would provide yet another excuse for prolonging foreign
occupation.
Resolution on Developments in
Palestine
The MMM welcomes the withdrawal of
Israel from Gaza and at the same time deplores further extension of the
illegal settlements on the West Bank and of the Sharon Wall to encircle
East Jerusalem.
The MMM calls upon Palestinian
Authority to invoke the Quartet Plan for rapid progress on the road map
for initiating negotiation with Israel on the final agreement which should
lead to the withdrawal by Israel from the West Bank and the establishment
of the State of Palestine with its Capital in Jerusalem and an equitable
settlement on the refugees question.
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Sd/- Syed Shahabuddin
ALL INDIA MUSLIM
MAJLIS-e-MUSHAWARAT
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