PFI to hold 'Social Justice Conference' in New Delhi on 26, 27 Nov

Bhatkal - 24 Oct 2011: Popular Front of India (PFI) will hold a 'Social Justice Conference' in Delhi from November 26 to 27 for the upliftment of the Muslim community and other minority communities.

Member of the Karnataka branch of the PFI Mohammed Farooq announced this at a function held here at Bhatkal.

He said the national-level pre-conference meet will be held in Mangalore on October 11 to kick-start the publicity campaign for the conference in Delhi. Mr Farooque alleged that most of the Muslims are still backward and the government suppresses them in every aspect, depriving them of their share of social empowerment.

He said the conference in New Delhi would focus on the socio-economic empowerment of the minorities, Dalits and other backward castes along with fighting corruption.

He said corruption was the main reason behind concentration of wealth in the hands of a few and the deprivation of masses.

'Govt accusing us falsely of anti-nation activities'

Further, he said home minister R Ashoka had blamed PFI for the infamous Hunsur murder case but the outfit had come out clean.

He said the government functionaries were spreading rumours that the PFI was receiving funds from anti-India elements.

He said the outfit was getting funds largely from public contributions and some benefactors who are in favour of social empowerment.

He added that the PFI was engaged in building a new India with the help of Muslim and other minority communities.

On this occasion, Karikal Church Father Reverend Anthony, Rotary Club Bhatkal President Mr Jalaludin Kasargod, Mr Abdul Qadir Puttur, Moulana Muazzam, Mr Toufique Ahmed and others were present.

The program was commenced with the National Song 'Sare Jahan se Achcha ..' PFI Bhatkal President, Mr Amjad Shirali presented inaugural speech and introduced the guests. Mr Abdul Rafique compered while Mr Sawood delivered vote of thanks.

Bhatkallys News Service / Rizwan Gangavali