Professor Mohammad Afshar Alam, Vice Chancellor of Hamdard University, praised Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for producing many scholars and important figures who have helped India grow. He spoke at a conference titled “Role of Aligarh Muslim University in Nation Building,” organized by the Muslim Student Organization (MSO) in Delhi. The MSO is the largest group of Indian Muslim students. Professor Alam was the chief guest, while Shantanu Mukherjee, former National Security Advisor to the Mauritius government, was the special guest.
Notable Alumni
At the conference, key speakers included Professor Mohibul Haque from the Department of Political Science at AMU and Abdul Majid Nizami, Group Editor of the Urdu newspaper Rashtriya Sahara. Shantanu Mukherjee highlighted the contributions of AMU to Indian literature, mentioning famous alumni like Saeed Jafri, Javed Akhtar, and Naseeruddin Shah, who have made their mark in the film industry. He also noted that top Indian sports personalities, such as Major Dhyan Chand and Lala Amarnath, are AMU graduates. Mukherjee emphasized that AMU has always promoted harmony and played a secular role in society.
Call for Introspection
During the conference, Professor Mohibul Haque urged AMU to reflect on its history and focus on producing graduates who contribute to nation-building and serve society. Abdul Majid Nizami stressed that the current and former students of AMU have the responsibility to spread the vision of the university’s founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He also discussed the importance of gender justice. MSO Chairman Dr. Shujaat Ali Qadri shared the history of the organization and its social service efforts. The conference was conducted by Dr. Hafizur Rahman, Convenor of the Khusro Foundation, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Mohammad Yusuf, MSO National Campus Secretary. This conference highlighted the significant role of AMU in shaping India’s future through education, culture, and social service.
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