On the occasion of 144th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, National Solidarity Committee arranged a function in which prominent personalities of Hyderabad were given awards. Dr. Meer Yousuf Ali, Additional Director of AYUSH, Mr. Mohammed Iftekhar Ahmed Manager Saudi Arabian Airlines. Mr. Anwar Mohiuddin, Customs Officer, Mr. Syed Shamshad Quadri. Mr. K.L. Srinivas, Electrical Engineer, Dr. Rahmathunnisa (Unani), Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim received the awards.
Mr. S.K. Afzaluddin , Senior Congress leader presided over the meeting. He told that it is very regrettable that the Muslims are being looked upon with suspicion in the country. Mr. Fakhr-e-Alam, Former Chief Commission of Income Tax told that the new generation is not aware of the sacrifices made by Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders. He further told that there is a need to launch an awareness campaign. Dr. M.A. Ansari, General Secretary welcome the audience.
–Siasat News