Chairman of Indo-Arab League, Mr. Syed Vikharuddin was awarded the prestigious civilian award of Palestine “Star of Jerusalem” yesterday in a function held at his residence. Special Advisor of President of Palestine, Dr. Mahmood Sidqui presented him the award. Present on this occasion were Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Dy. Of Telangana State, Mr. Adnan Abu Lahaja, Ambassador of Palestine, Mr. Saleh Fahed, Minister of Palestine and others.
Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily congratulated Mr. Vikharuddin for getting this award. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Mahmood Ali told that Mr. Vikaruddin has been supporting the freedom struggle of Palestinians for the past 30-35 years. He further told he deserves the award. Dr. Mahmood Sidqui told that it is a very auspicious occasion that on the eve of Shab-e-Meraj this award is being presented to Mr. Vikaruddin. He told that this award is being to him on behalf of Mahmood Abbas, Head of Palestine. He hoped that the relations of India and Palestine would become stronger. Senior Communist leader, Mr. Syed Aziz Pasha, Mr. Ch. Venkat Reddy, MLC, Mr. Farooq Husain, MLC, Prof. S.A. Shukoor , Mr. Jalaaluddin Akbar, Mr. Mushtaq Malik, Mr. Hamad Mohammed Khan, Mr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman and others were present on this occasion and congratulated him.
–Siasat News