Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore (SP)

Bangalore, Jan 18: Speaking at a function organized by The Bearys’ Welfare Association in the city on Sunday January 17, Rajya Sabha member, Oscar Fernandes, advised the Muslim youths to undergo engineering courses.

The function was organized to distribute rewards to brilliant performers and to felicitate former minister, B A Mohiddin. Oscar felt that the Muslims should increasingly take to job-oriented courses more and more, so that the youngsters of the community become self-reliant.

“It is true that the field of education has been revolutionized. Still, the number of students reaching the high school level is not up to the expectations. Only 10% of the students seek higher education. To obviate this problem, the parents should concentrate on providing quality education to their children,” he felt.

State Governor, H R Bharadhwaj, speaking on the occasion, noted that Islam could spread far and wide very fast, because of the added stress it laid on equality and kindness. “It would not be wrong if we say that the concept of equality found in our constitution came from Quran. All communities have contributed towards building our nation. People from all religions should therefore, co-exist harmoniously,” he advised.  He also exhorted the people not to allow any powers to disturb peace and harmony.

MLA, Roshan Baig, expressed his dissent at the anti-propaganda launched by some quarters against the Muslim students. “It is unfair to treat others with disdain, just because of some people have indulged in terrorism,” he said.

On this occasion, former minister, B A Mohiddin, was felicitated for his life time achievement.

MP D B Chandregouda, MLAs, N A Harris and U T Abdul Khader, former MLA, Ramesh Kumar, Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy president, Abdul Rahiman, G A Bawa etc., were present.