Urdu Is The Language Of Whole India: Prof. Tariq Mansoor

Hyderabad: “Urdu is not the language of any region or religion; it is the language of the whole of India. Every Indian recognizes that Urdu language is a major part of the culture and heritage of this country.” Prof. Tariq Mansoor, Former Vice-Chancellor, of Aligarh Muslim University, said today while addressing Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). He was speaking as the Guest of Honour to mark the 28th Foundation Day celebrations of MANUU.  Mr. Mumtaz Ali, Chancellor of MANUU was the chief guest, and Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-chancellor presided over the function. 

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Continuing his address, Prof. Tariq Mansoor said that Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language and is one of the 23 national languages of India, spoken by more than 170 million people. Most linguists agree that Urdu is the amalgamation of Persian, Arabic, Braj Basha, and other Indi languages. Both Punjab and Deccan play an important part in developing the Urdu language. He added that the British promoted Urdu and Hindustani to counter effect the Persian language, which was the royal language of the Mughals.

While congratulating the MANUU fraternity, Prof. Mansoor said “Foundation Day for any University is the time to celebrate and also to retrospect and to make plans. MANUU has undoubtedly made phenomenal progress in the last quarter of the century, it had an initial humble upbringing and now it has a graceful presence. He urges teachers to be a role model for the students.  He advised students to nurture big dreams, set lofty goals, work hard in nation-building, and become good human beings. Always use your common sense and judgment in making decisions in your life, don’t be guided by others, he said further.

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Mr. Mumtaz Ali in his brief address said that compassion is a very important part of our life. Paying tribute to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, he said Maulana Azad was not only religious but also a supporter of contemporary sciences and it is the responsibility of every person associated with Urdu University to carry forward the mission of Maulana Azad. While advising students, he said “Do not allow anything to condition your knowledge. When it comes to knowledge, unless you study you will not even know the other’s point of view, we should also discuss others’ point of view.

Prof. Ainul Hasan in his presidential remarks pays tribute to the founding fathers of MANUU. He opined that MANUU’s foundation was very strong. The base is perfect that is why we have this galaxy today. All of you contributed a lot to the development of this University. After law School MANUU needs a medical college and every possible effort will be made to start a medical college as per the Chancellor’s wish. You can achieve anything if you have collective efforts. I am sure with this pace of work and understanding you can go to any height and I am confident that our students, teachers, and staff together will move forward to reach the destination, he said.

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Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar, MANUU delivered the welcome address.

On this occasion, eminent personalities – Dr. Syed Mustafa Kamal, Mrs. Naseema Turabul Hasan, Padma Shri Mohammad Ali Baig, Dr. Abdul Qaudeer, Mr. Ashhar Farhan, and Late Prof. Taqi Ali Khan were felicitated for nurturing and promoting Urdu Language, Art and Culture.

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The University also felicitated retired Teachers and non-teaching employees of MANUU with shawls and mementos for their dedicated services rendered to the institution.

Three books were also released on the occasion.

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