Maulana Azad Memorial Lecture | Hyderabad, Nov. 11: Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) described Maulana Abul Kalam Azad as a guiding light for today’s youth. He urged Indian Muslims to follow Azad’s example to achieve progress.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the Maulana Azad Memorial Lecture organised by Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). The event marked National Education Day and Maulana Azad’s birth anniversary.
Hasnain praised the contributions of Muslims serving in the Indian Army. He described the Army as the most secular institution in the country.
He recalled his experience in Sri Lanka, where he raised religious slogans associated with his soldiers. He also cited a Hindu commander who prayed five times daily and fasted throughout Ramadan alongside Muslim soldiers.
Maulana Azad Memorial Lecture | Hasnain Urges Students to Develop Collaborative Leadership
The Governor urged students to develop leadership qualities and embrace teamwork. He said collaborative leadership was essential for success, including in military operations.
He also encouraged students to study history to understand present-day challenges. He recalled the sacrifices of soldiers such as Havildar Abdul Hamid and Lieutenant Hanifuddin in defending India’s borders.
However, he noted that many people remained unaware of the contributions of Muslim soldiers. He expressed confidence in MANUU’s progress and praised its students’ sense of nationalism.
Hasnain hoped that MANUU graduates would also serve the country with distinction in the Indian Army. He advised students not to focus exclusively on science, technology and artificial intelligence.
Instead, he encouraged them to study social sciences, which he said helped students address diverse challenges.
Earlier, MANUU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Syed AinulHasan outlined the university’s vision and mission. He said MANUU had worked for 28 years to provide higher education to sections of society that depended on Urdu as their medium of instruction.
He also highlighted the university’s efforts to promote women’s education and integrate women into mainstream society. Hasan described the Governor’s visit as an important development and expressed hope that MANUU could expand its educational network into Bihar’s Seemanchal region.
Guest of Honour Prof. Faizan Mustafa, Vice-Chancellor of Chanakya National Law University, Patna, praised Maulana Azad’s contribution to national integration and interfaith harmony.
He said Azad and Muslim religious leaders had rejected the two-nation theory. He described the Partition of India as a historic blunder.
MANUU Registrar Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed delivered the vote of thanks. He highlighted the university’s inclusive approach towards marginalised communities and women’s empowerment.
He also praised the campus’s eco-friendly environment and acknowledged the efforts of teaching and non-teaching staff.
Prof. M.A. Sami Siddiqui, Convener of the Azad Day Celebrations, coordinated the programme.
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