Thanks a lot for the article on late F.A.Ahmed Saheb.
I worked with him for long 17 years till his death.
Thanks again.
B.N.Barooah
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Subject: Re: [Assam] FA Ahmed : a staunch patriot Suren Ram Phookun
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:12:42 +0530
Few things I have seen in FA Ahmed's memory in Delhi..
1. His Majar just opposite Parliament House
2. A Housing Society in his and wife's memory at Dwarka
3. A multi religious ekta bhawan coming up at Dalhousie Road
Few facts I have known about his Presidentship..
1. First Magh bihu celebrated inside Rashtrapati Bhawan
2. First time Sattriya dance troupe accompanied the Presiden to Indonesia
Mr Bhupendra Nath Barua was his Private Secretary (not sure of the correct
designation). He and his wife are still in Delhi and anybody wanting to
know
of FAM can contact him.
-mkd
On 2/11/07, Pradip Kumar Datta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
*FA Ahmed : a staunch patriot
— Suren Ram Phookun**T*he State of Asom from where Fakhruddin Saheb began
- Show quoted text -
his active involvement in the freedom struggle can rightly feel proud to
have nurtured a great son of the country and a true representative of its
composite culture. A staunch patriot, an able administrator, a farsighted
statesman and a champion of all progressive causes, his was a life of
service and sacrifice and of complete dedication to the ideals of
secularism
and mutual goodwill. He occupied a position of great eminence in our
public
life and worked tirelessly towards strengthening the bonds of national
unity
and solidarity.
During the communal riots of Allahabad, Maulana Asad Madani and Maulana
Abdul Rauf, the MLC (UP), wanted to visit Allahabad to be of some
assistance
to the local Muslims. They sought the permission of the UP government
through Ahmed Saheb and it was readily granted. The Maulana sent their
programme at Allahabad railway station, they were surprised to be accosted
by police officers, who on their own, told them that they had been deputed
by the government to assist them in their task and had made arrangements
for
their transport and stay. These gentlemen innocently believed the police
officers and thanking the UP government for this consideration,
unsuspectingly boarded a car brought by the police officers. When the car
left the city limits, they enquired as to where they were being taken. The
police officers said that as a precautionary measure they had made
arrangements for their stay in a bungalow belonging to the Army outside
the
city. After a while, the car stopped in front of the huge gate of the
Central prison, Naini. Now both these Maulanas realised that they had been
taken for a ride. They asked the police officer : "Is this the army
bungalow?" The police officer sheepishly replied : "Both of you are under
arrest". The Maulanas did not enquire the reason for their arrest because
they were in the company of these very police officers right from the
moment
they had set foot in Allahabad and thus had little opportunity to commit
any
offence. They walked into the prison gracefully. When this incident was
brought to Ahmed Saheb's notice he was surprised and indignant. He lost no
time in contacting the then Union Minister of Home Affairs, Sri YB Chavan,
and made it amply clear that the arrest of Maulana Asad Madani, then an
MP,
in the midst of communal riots at Allahabad, would infuriate Muslims and
demanded the immediate and unconditional release of both the Maulanas.
Both
were later released honourably and unconditionally.
Late Ahmed served the nation as an Union Minister from 1966 to 1977 during
which he held important portfolios, like power, education, industries,
internal trade and company affairs and food and agriculture.
He was then sworn in as the fifth President of India on August 24, 1974
marking the climax to a long and a distinguished political career. His
elevation to the highest office of India was surely a true recognition of
his immense contribution towards the country.
He was an ardent advocate of nationalism and a true symbol of secularism.
All throughout his life he strived to forge a cohesive Indian nation by
propagating a secular spirit. He wanted to make the nation breathe fresh
air, invigorate the entire national environment with progressive outlook.
The ideals of late Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed are of great relevance in the
present Indian context where the evil forces of communalism are cropping
up
in various parts of the country. Our rich and secular tradition and
heritage
are really facing a tough time. The Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid issue had
led to a series of communal outbursts in several parts of India. The
unbridled growth of these communal passions has shaken the very foundation
of our secular and democratic structure. The nation has been threatened
with
these divisive force. Against this unnerving situation, the life and
ideals
of the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed can very well inspire the nation to derive
strength and hopes in restoring the lost glory and the missing fabric of
national life.
All of us know that every right thinking and politically aware person
during the pre-swaraj days, irrespective of caste, creed and religion did
not think for a second time to join movement of India. Fakhruddin Ali
Ahmed
was no exception. He became a satyagrahi in response to the call of
Mahatma
Gandhi during 1940-41 and was imprisoned for a year. Only a few weeks
after
he was released he was again taken to the jail and was detained till 1945.
FA Ahmed first entered Parliamentary politics as a member of the Assam
Legislative Assembly in 1937. He was a sitting member of the Assembly till
1945. FA Ahmed was the Minister of Finance and Revenue in the first
Coalition Ministry formed under the leadership of the late Gopinath
Bordoloi. During his tenure he reduced land revenue taxes and introduced
agricultural income tax-measure which made him popular in the State.
FA Ahmed could quite deftly represent Assam's point when he appeared
before the tribunal for the division of assets and liability between India
and Pakistan as the Advocate General of Assam.
He was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1954 when he represented India in
the United Nations General Assembly.
FA Ahmed represented Jania Assembly Constituency in the erstwhile and
undivided Kamrup district and as a Finance Minister in Chaliha Cabinet he
brought about several reforms. FA Ahmed held diverse portfolios in the
Union
Cabinet – from Education to Industries portfolios which were different as
chalk and cheese. His lofty ideas and his quality of mind elevated him to
the highest office of the Republic – the President of India. FA Ahmed was
–
so to speak – an unforsaking affirmation for the secular ideas and
national
values a new India aspired to belong to. It is in the fitness of things
that
his birth anniversary is celebrated throughout the country as the National
Solidarity Day.
Source: Assam Tribune
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On 2/11/07, Pradip Kumar Datta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
*FA Ahmed : a staunch patriot
— Suren Ram Phookun**T*he State of Asom from where Fakhruddin Saheb began
his active involvement in the freedom struggle can rightly feel proud to
have nurtured a great son of the country and a true representative of its
composite culture. A staunch patriot, an able administrator, a farsighted
statesman and a champion of all progressive causes, his was a life of
service and sacrifice and of complete dedication to the ideals of secularism
and mutual goodwill. He occupied a position of great eminence in our public
life and worked tirelessly towards strengthening the bonds of national unity
and solidarity.
During the communal riots of Allahabad, Maulana Asad Madani and Maulana
Abdul Rauf, the MLC (UP), wanted to visit Allahabad to be of some assistance
to the local Muslims. They sought the permission of the UP government
through Ahmed Saheb and it was readily granted. The Maulana sent their
programme at Allahabad railway station, they were surprised to be accosted
by police officers, who on their own, told them that they had been deputed
by the government to assist them in their task and had made arrangements for
their transport and stay. These gentlemen innocently believed the police
officers and thanking the UP government for this consideration,
unsuspectingly boarded a car brought by the police officers. When the car
left the city limits, they enquired as to where they were being taken. The
police officers said that as a precautionary measure they had made
arrangements for their stay in a bungalow belonging to the Army outside the
city. After a while, the car stopped in front of the huge gate of the
Central prison, Naini. Now both these Maulanas realised that they had been
taken for a ride. They asked the police officer : "Is this the army
bungalow?" The police officer sheepishly replied : "Both of you are under
arrest". The Maulanas did not enquire the reason for their arrest because
they were in the company of these very police officers right from the moment
they had set foot in Allahabad and thus had little opportunity to commit any
offence. They walked into the prison gracefully. When this incident was
brought to Ahmed Saheb's notice he was surprised and indignant. He lost no
time in contacting the then Union Minister of Home Affairs, Sri YB Chavan,
and made it amply clear that the arrest of Maulana Asad Madani, then an MP,
in the midst of communal riots at Allahabad, would infuriate Muslims and
demanded the immediate and unconditional release of both the Maulanas. Both
were later released honourably and unconditionally.
Late Ahmed served the nation as an Union Minister from 1966 to 1977 during
which he held important portfolios, like power, education, industries,
internal trade and company affairs and food and agriculture.
He was then sworn in as the fifth President of India on August 24, 1974
marking the climax to a long and a distinguished political career. His
elevation to the highest office of India was surely a true recognition of
his immense contribution towards the country.
He was an ardent advocate of nationalism and a true symbol of secularism.
All throughout his life he strived to forge a cohesive Indian nation by
propagating a secular spirit. He wanted to make the nation breathe fresh
air, invigorate the entire national environment with progressive outlook.
The ideals of late Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed are of great relevance in the
present Indian context where the evil forces of communalism are cropping up
in various parts of the country. Our rich and secular tradition and heritage
are really facing a tough time. The Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid issue had
led to a series of communal outbursts in several parts of India. The
unbridled growth of these communal passions has shaken the very foundation
of our secular and democratic structure. The nation has been threatened with
these divisive force. Against this unnerving situation, the life and ideals
of the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed can very well inspire the nation to derive
strength and hopes in restoring the lost glory and the missing fabric of
national life.
All of us know that every right thinking and politically aware person
during the pre-swaraj days, irrespective of caste, creed and religion did
not think for a second time to join movement of India. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
was no exception. He became a satyagrahi in response to the call of Mahatma
Gandhi during 1940-41 and was imprisoned for a year. Only a few weeks after
he was released he was again taken to the jail and was detained till 1945.
FA Ahmed first entered Parliamentary politics as a member of the Assam
Legislative Assembly in 1937. He was a sitting member of the Assembly till
1945. FA Ahmed was the Minister of Finance and Revenue in the first
Coalition Ministry formed under the leadership of the late Gopinath
Bordoloi. During his tenure he reduced land revenue taxes and introduced
agricultural income tax-measure which made him popular in the State.
FA Ahmed could quite deftly represent Assam's point when he appeared
before the tribunal for the division of assets and liability between India
and Pakistan as the Advocate General of Assam.
He was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1954 when he represented India in
the United Nations General Assembly.
FA Ahmed represented Jania Assembly Constituency in the erstwhile and
undivided Kamrup district and as a Finance Minister in Chaliha Cabinet he
brought about several reforms. FA Ahmed held diverse portfolios in the Union
Cabinet – from Education to Industries portfolios which were different as
chalk and cheese. His lofty ideas and his quality of mind elevated him to
the highest office of the Republic – the President of India. FA Ahmed was –
so to speak – an unforsaking affirmation for the secular ideas and national
values a new India aspired to belong to. It is in the fitness of things that
his birth anniversary is celebrated throughout the country as the National
Solidarity Day.
Source: Assam Tribune
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