Journalists join hands with Human Chain for social concerns at a Symposium in Delhi

Journalists commonly referred as ‘Watchdog of Society’ or ‘Conscience Keepers’ important part of any society and nation. Especially in democratic country of India, the press / media is having a very important place. Media in India is considered as one of the four pillars, other three are Political System, Administration and Law Agencies (Courts and Police). It is almost impossible to run the democracy in India without one of the four main pillars. However, since India became a democratic country the four pillars have shattered many times and respective agencies / organizations have failed to fully meet the expectations of countrymen. Media enjoys an upper-hand among four pillars of democracy, as it can nab the other three pillars with its three medium namely Electronic Media, Print Media and Online Media.

L to R: Matiur Rahman, Mohd Aslam, Ali R Siddiqui, Mumtaz Falahi

Human Chain – a Delhi based non-government society understands the importance of all four pillars and worked on its social issues in close association with politics and media. Since its inception, the NGO has got support from English, Hindi and Urdu mediums newspapers and websites whenever required. Especially the issue of proposed AMU Kishanganj Centre for which Human Chain is working as a front-runner organization and lobbying group has been raised time-and-again by media. The road for Human Chain and its dedicated members doesn’t end with AMU Kishanganj. There are plenty of issues as per mission and vision of Human Chain that needs attention of all so that all-round development of country and its people.

With the aim to bring positive changes in the society, Human Chain organized a Symposium with topic “The Role of Journalists in Development of Society” at The Scholar School in Abul Fazal Enclave of national capital New Delhi on Wednesday (April 11, 2013). The Journalists’ meet was attended by budding and veteran media persons from different organizations in which various issues related to society were discussed in detail. The symposium held under the supervision of Maulana Matiur Rahman Madani, Chairman Tauheed Educational Trust was attended by Ali Raza Siddiqui, Bureau Chief Qaumi Tanzeem, who was also the Guest of Honour.

The dais was having the presence of Mohammad Aslam, President Human Chain, Shah Jahan Azmi, Sr. Engineer and a resident of Kishanganj and media persons namely Mumtaz Alam Falahi, National Bureau Chief MuslimMirror.com, Mohammad Anas (Sub Editor, The Asian Age), Nakshab Manwi (Sr. Copy Editor, IBN.com), Abid Anwar (UNI), Abdul Qadir Shams (Sub Editor, Aalmi Sahara), Mumtaz Alam Rizwi (Chief of National Bureau, Inquilaab), Khisal Mehdi (Sub Editor, Inquilaab), Shams Ramzi (Sub Editor, Hamara Samaj), Manzar Imam (Freelance Journalist and Iftekhar-uz-Zaman (Programme Director, All India Radio). 

The symposium started in Islamic tradition with recital of glorious Qoran by Naazir Mazhar. While Mujahid Akhtar Naaz, treasurer of the society presented the introduction of Human Chain, Tarique Sufyan a senior member of the society introduced the guests before the audience. Mohd Mudassir Alam, Convenor of the Symposium explained its objectives before the gathering. The programme proceed further with speech of Matiur Rahman in which he had highlighted the work of Tauheed Educational Trust. Mohammad Aslam said that Human Chain is committed to fulfill its vision and we need the support of media persons at all juncture. “We must need to identify our shortcomings and areas of improvements to fulfill the goal of our society and nation. We are working hard for past three years and I am thankful to my dedicated team members” added Aslam.

Mumtaz Falahi lauded the work of Human Chain and its modus operandi. Mentioning his earlier association with TwoCircles.net, Falahi said the lobbying done by Human Chain for AMU Kishanganj is a source of inspiration for all. Whether it be the meeting with concerned ministers in state and central government or stakeholders in AMU, Human Chain team has put is best effort and the result is before all. Shortly the AMU Kishanganj Centre will be reality and Human Chain has set an example for all. In fact, we receive encouraging and praising feedback for the work done by Human Chain from our readers across the world, added Falahi. 

Other media persons too appreciated the work and effort of Human Chain for the issue of AMU Kishanganj. They told the society and nation need more and more NGOs like Human Chain that work in a very logical way and its members are fully dedicated despite their busy schedule. Almost all of them ensured their support for the issues raised by Human Chain in the coming time with their respective media organizations. In between the role and responsibilities of Journalists with brief overview of the profession was shared by Mohammad Anas, Khisal Mehdi, Mumtaz Alam Rizwi and Abid Anwar.

The Journalists meet concluded with speech of Guest of Honour Ali Raza Siddiqui. He emphasized on the importance of ‘Urdu Language’ and its close association with Journalism. Siddiqui said that in Kishanganj the readership of ‘Qaumi Tanzeem’ has increased from 200 to 3700 in last year with his effort at Bureau Chief. Addressing the youths, Siddiqui insisted to opt ‘Journalism’ as a career for bringing change in the society and raising the issues before the government. Along with highlighting the efforts of Human Chain, the scribe from Qaumi Tanzeem thanked the NGO for organizing the symposium on such an innovative topic.

The vote of thanks was given by Naseem Haider, a teacher by profession and core member of Human Chain. Along with audience in more than hundred, other members of society Khalid Mubashshir, General Secretary, Nawaid Shamshi, Treasurer, Salam Anwar, Raghib Ahsan, Dr. Touqueer Rahi, Tauqeer Alam (MSW), Ghulam Tarique, Najeeb Sagar, Sarwar Alam, Shah Azam, Dilshad Alam, Mokarram Zia, Dilshad Ghani, Wasim Akhtar, Jahangir Alam, Anzar Alam, Zahoor Alam, Anwar Alam, Qamrul Hoda, Mudassir Nazar were present among many others.