Important

Initiatives Discussed in Online Meeting of Eastern and Central UP Unit of All

India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz

Detailed

deliberations held regarding preparations for June 13 conference,

organizational expansion, social participation, and new strategies

Prayagraj,

17 May (HS): The All India Pasmanda

Muslim Mahaz has taken an important initiative to organize the Pasmanda community

and effectively raise its voice from villages, blocks, and districts to the

government level. In the online Zoom meeting of the Eastern and Central Uttar

Pradesh unit held on Sunday, extensive discussions were conducted on issues

such as organizational expansion, social awareness, education, healthcare, and

solutions to administrative problems.

Addressing

the meeting, National President Parvez Hanif presented a detailed roadmap for

the future of the organization. He stated that to work effectively in a large

state like Uttar Pradesh, it is essential to further strengthen the

organizational structure. Therefore, the state will be divided into four major

zones—Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Western Uttar Pradesh, Central Uttar Pradesh, and

Bundelkhand—to accelerate organizational activities.

Separate

coordination mechanisms will be developed in each region so that local issues

can be understood more effectively and appropriate action plans can be prepared

accordingly. Mr. Hanif said, “If we want the voice of society to reach the

government, we must first develop organizational strength and a culture of

dialogue within the community.”

He

clarified that the Mahaz will no longer remain limited to urban areas but will

actively expand its units to district and block levels. Formation of local

teams, regular meetings, and social awareness campaigns will be given priority.

National

Executive Officer Mohammad Yunus explained the ideological direction of the

organization and stated that the Mahaz has no conflict with any individual,

institution, or community. Its sole objective is to ensure the social,

educational, and economic upliftment of the Pasmanda community.

He

added that the meeting was not merely an organizational formality, but a

reflection of the growing social consciousness and self-respect of the Pasmanda

community. Speakers emphasized that the time has come for the community not to

remain merely a subject of political discourse, but to become an active

participant in policymaking and social engagement.

Organization

Secretary Advocate Saeed Ujjaman informed that zonal presidents and executive

presidents for all four zones—Eastern, Central, Western Uttar Pradesh, and

Bundelkhand—will soon be appointed. Following this, the process of appointing

presidents at division, district, and block levels will also be completed. The

upcoming meeting in Lucknow has been considered significant for achieving this

organizational goal.

National

Vice President Shaista Salmani stated that the organization is actively working

to bring women into the mainstream. She noted that enthusiasm among women is

increasing rapidly. She also announced the formation of a separate WhatsApp

group for women to connect them with the objectives of the organization and

encourage their active participation in society.

The

meeting acknowledged that the Pasmanda community still faces serious challenges

related to social and educational backwardness. To address these issues,

special emphasis was laid on educational assistance, youth leadership

development, women’s participation, and strengthening social dialogue. Separate

cells related to healthcare, education, and social assistance will also be

activated.

Uttar

Pradesh Co-Media In-charge Dr. Mohammad Azhar emphasized the need to promote

academic and social activities. He stressed the importance of bringing Pasmanda

issues to the national level through research, media discourse, and social

campaigns.

State

Vice President and Lucknow Office In-charge Abdul Ilyas Salmani shared details

regarding preparations for the upcoming conference scheduled for June 13. He

informed that a coordination committee will be formed for the Lucknow meeting.

Literature related to Pasmanda discourse will also be exhibited during the

conference. In the future, large-scale public dialogue programs and conferences

will be organized.

The

meeting also reached consensus on organizational expansion, medical assistance,

legal aid, educational support systems, activation of social media networks,

and ensuring outreach to every village. Among those prominently present on the

occasion were Afzal Ansari, Tanveer Fatima, Saniya Ansari, Faiyaz Alvi,

Advocate Ejaz, and office bearers and members from various districts.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi