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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 4: Madhya Pradesh, a state where the talent and enthusiasm of its youth have always been appreciated, is at a significant crossroads today. For the youth of the state, who are the future leaders, a new dawn of hope has arisen. Praveen Sharma, regarded as an immensely popular and skilled organizer among the youth, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Youth Commission. This appointment infuses enthusiasm and inspiration among the youth of the region.

Praveen Sharma dedicated his organizational life to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, playing a crucial role in social and political activities. He significantly contributed to the organization’s development while serving as an organizing secretary in regions such as Ujjain, Gwalior, and Malwa. Under his leadership, the youth not only raised their voices for their rights but also actively participated in the development of society and the nation.

Even after stepping back from organizational responsibilities, Praveen Sharma did not abandon the path of public service. In the 2023 assembly elections, he strengthened the electoral campaign of the esteemed Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in the assembly. His activism and effective working style generated a new awareness among young voters, resulting in widespread public support.

Praveen Sharma’s appointment is a step that not only acknowledges his years of hard work and dedication but also provides a new direction for the youth. As the Chairman of the Youth Commission, his role will be instrumental in the effective implementation of policies and programs in the interest of the youth.

It is believed that while fulfilling his new responsibilities as the Chairman of the Youth Commission, Praveen Sharma will serve as a crucial pillar in the overall development of the state by guiding and leading the youth through various programs and innovations. Under his leadership, the youth of Madhya Pradesh will not only make their mark but also be inspired to actively contribute to the development of society and the nation. This appointment is undoubtedly a significant step towards realizing the dreams of the youth, and we wish him a bright future.

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 2: Renowned environmentalist Viral Desai’s ‘Shahid Smriti Van’ has received national recognition for its ecological impact during the “National Environmental Conference” held at IIT Bombay. Experts from top institutions like NEERI and CPCB acknowledged the forest’s vital role in mitigating air pollution.

Scientific Validation and Research Study

The scientific validation came from a study titled “Effect of Dense Vegetation on PM Concentration in Industrial Area of Surat City,” conducted by Abhishek Patel and Rajeshree Kadachha under the guidance of Dr. Namrata Jariwala from SVNIT Surat.

Using advanced Remote Sensing technology and real-time ground monitoring, the research demonstrated a significant reduction in PM 2.5 concentrations due to the dense vegetation of the Smriti Van in the Udhna industrial zone.

Statement by Viral Desai

Commenting on this, Greenman Viral Desai, who has developed seven urban forests to date, emphasized that the forest fulfills a dual purpose. It is truly serving as the ‘green lungs’ for the industrial belt of Surat,” Desai stated, while also honoring martyrs through his ‘one tree for one martyr’ initiative.

A Benchmark in Urban Sustainability

As a pioneer in urban sustainability, Desai’s work continues to set a national benchmark, backed by his distinction of winning the highest number of National Awards for energy conservation in India.

Shahid Smriti Van – A Landmark in Urban Ecological Restoration

Shahid Smriti Van stands as the first Miyawaki forest developed within Indian Railways and across South Gujarat, envisioned and created by environmentalist Viral Desai.

What makes this transformation extraordinary is its origin… a former green waste dumping site at Udhna, once neglected and lifeless, now reborn into a thriving, dense urban forest.

Planted in December 2019 over an area of 19,000 square feet, this forest is a living example of how degraded urban spaces can be rapidly converted into self-sustaining ecosystems using the Miyawaki method.

Today, Shahid Smriti Van is not just a forest…it is a symbol of regeneration, resilience, and the power of Satyagraha against pollution and climate change.

From solo dancers to stand-up comedians, from rangoli artists to gaming champions — IMS Ghaziabad’s biggest cultural fest brought the whole country to one stage

New Delhi [India], May 1: There’s a moment, usually somewhere around the second hour of Day 1, when a college fest stops being an event and starts being an experience. At IMS Ghaziabad’s University Courses Campus, that moment arrived early. By the time the Inaugural Ceremony wrapped up on the morning of March 19th, it was already obvious — Pulse 2026 wasn’t going to be ordinary.

Held across March 19th and 20th, Pulse 2026 is the annual cultural extravaganza of IMS Ghaziabad UCC, and this year it carried a theme that felt genuinely intentional: Greener Choices, Brighter Future. Not just a tagline — it shaped everything from the event design to the energy on campus. There was something refreshing about a fest that asked its participants to think as well as perform.

How It All Started

Day 1 kicked off at 9 AM with participant registrations, but the real electricity came at 9:30 when the Assembly of Students filled the auditorium. By 10 AM, the Inaugural Ceremony was underway — and from that point, thirteen events spread across every corner of the campus simultaneously, turning IMS Ghaziabad UCC into something that felt less like a college and more like a small, very enthusiastic city.

The Drishya Photography competition deserves a special mention here because it was the one event that didn’t stay in one place. It ran across the entire campus on both days — participants walking around with cameras, finding frames in staircases, canteens, corridors, and crowds. Some of the most interesting work came not from planned shots but from happy accidents. That’s usually how the best photography happens.

Thirteen Events, One Campus, No Quiet Corners

Nataraj — the solo dance competition — held the auditorium in complete silence between beats and complete chaos during them. There’s something uniquely vulnerable about solo performance, and the students who stepped up for Nataraj understood that. Every routine felt personal.

Ghungroo, the group dance event held on the Main Stage outside, was the opposite — loud, synchronized, and full of that particular joy that only comes from moving in perfect time with people you’ve rehearsed with for weeks. The ground became a stage, and the crowd that gathered was enormous.

Swaranjali and Surtaal covered the vocal spectrum — solo singing and duet singing respectively — and both events produced moments where the auditorium went genuinely quiet. Not awkward quiet. The kind of quiet where everyone is paying attention because they don’t want to miss anything.

Rangmanch brought Nukkad Natak to the Atrium, and this might have been the most underrated event of the two days. Street theatre has a way of catching people off guard — you walk past and suddenly you’re standing there, watching, completely absorbed. Several of the performances carried real social commentary. The students weren’t just acting. They were saying something.

Kalakriti took over the first and second floor corridors with rangoli, which meant that for most of Day 1, simply walking between classes meant passing through art. Mukhauta turned skin into canvas — the face painting competition produced work that ranged from delicate to dramatic. Aakriti had students hunched over paper with markers and pencils, doodling their way through a competition that rewarded imagination over technique.

Maskhari — the stand-up comedy event — deserves its own paragraph, because stand-up is the hardest thing to do in front of a live audience and the easiest thing to do badly. The students who performed at Maskhari were neither bad nor playing it safe. The auditorium laughed. A lot. Genuinely.

Prahaar gave the campus its competitive gaming moment on the 3rd floor, Srijan celebrated sustainability by challenging participants to create something meaningful out of waste, and Alankrita closed Day 1 with a fashion show on the Main Stage that ran from 4:30 PM all the way to 8:30 PM — a full runway production that ended with its own Valedictory Session right there under the open sky.

The EcoVerse — When Alumni Come Back

One of the quieter stories of Pulse 2026 was the presence of the EcoVerse — alumni of IMS Ghaziabad UCC who returned to campus not to compete, but to be celebrated. These are people who once stood in the same corridors, rehearsed in the same auditorium, and now came back to see what the campus has become.

Rajat Gupta, BBA 2017–20, who once performed at Swaranjali. Navya Agarwal, BBA 2019–22, who represented Kalakriti. Sonam Agarwal, BBA 2004–07, one of the earliest alumni to have walked the Alankrita runway, back on the same grounds, two decades later. Madhav Garg, Aishwarya Samant, Shreyas Agnihotri, Rishi Oberoi, Vanshika Tomar, Anirudh Shamra, Khushboo Bharadwaj, Payodhi Chaturvedi, Sakshi Sarfaraz — each one carrying a chapter of this institution’s story, each one proof that what IMS Ghaziabad UCC builds doesn’t end at graduation.

There’s something deeply moving about seeing a former student walk back through the same gates they once walked out of. It tells you that whatever happened here mattered enough to come back for.

India Showed Up

Pulse 2026 wasn’t a local event that happened to get some outside participants. It was genuinely national. Students travelled from Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra, Chennai, and Tamil Nadu to be part of it. Every state brought its own competitive intensity and its own cultural flavor, and the campus absorbed all of it — somehow making everyone feel at home while simultaneously being the most high-energy place any of them had been in weeks.

And Then Night Fell

Day 2 saved its most spectacular moment for last. At 7 PM, as the events wound down and winners were being counted, the Main Stage lit up for Celebrity Night. Everything that had built up over two days — the nerves, the competition, the performances, the pride — all of it found its release in one grand, unscripted evening. Students who had spent the day as competitors stood together simply as an audience, and the campus felt, for a few hours, like the best possible version of itself.

The Valedictory Session on Day 2 followed at 2:30 PM in the auditorium, bringing formal closure to the academic and competitive elements of the fest. But if we’re being honest, the real closing ceremony happened on the Main Stage after dark.

What Pulse 2026 Actually Was

It would be easy to describe Pulse 2026 as a cultural fest. Thirteen events, two days, hundreds of participants, cash prizes, certificates, applause — those facts are all true. But they miss the point slightly.

What Pulse 2026 actually was, is a reminder. A reminder that students are not just the degrees they’re pursuing or the placements they’re chasing. They are performers, photographers, comedians, designers, dancers, storytellers, and entrepreneurs — and they deserve a stage large enough to show all of that at once.

IMS Ghaziabad UCC built that stage. Pulse 2026 filled it.

About IMS Ghaziabad University Courses Campus

IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus) is a premier institution with 36 years of academic excellence, holding AICTE approval, NAAC ‘A’ Grade accreditation, and UGC 12(B) status. Located at NH-9, Adhyatmik Nagar, Ghaziabad-201015, the campus offers programmes including BBA, BCA, BAJMC, and MIB, and is committed to developing future-ready professionals through academic rigour and holistic growth.

Website: https://www.imsuc.ac.in/
Helpline: 1800-102-1214

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Organic Recycling Systems has spent 18 years converting municipal solid waste, one of the hardest feedstocks in bioenergy, into clean fuel. As India mandates CBG blending across its gas networks, that depth of experience is becoming its most valuable asset.

New Delhi [India], April 30: India generates over 62-72 million tonnes of municipal solid waste every year. Most of it rots in open dumps. A company from Navi Mumbai has spent 18 years turning that problem into an energy solution, and is only now beginning to get the attention it deserves.

Organic Recycling Systems Limited started as a waste management firm. Today, it has transitioned into an integrated CleanTech and decarbonisation platform, converting agricultural waste, energy crops, and organic fraction of municipal waste into compressed biogas (CBG) and value-added products. The shift is not just in branding. In 2013, the company commissioned the first anaerobic digestion-based integrated MSW valorisation facility in Solapur, Maharashtra, at a time when most of the sector was still figuring out what was possible. 

Sarang Bhand, the Promoter and Managing Director who has led the company since its inception, frames the opportunity in stark terms.

“Every tonne of municipal waste that goes into a landfill is a tonne of clean energy that India has to import instead. That is the equation we are trying to change.”

  — Sarang Bhand, Promoter & MD, ORSL

MSW is among the most complex feedstocks in the bioenergy value chain – heterogeneous, seasonally variable, and unforgiving of process errors. ORSL’s 18 years on this feedstock, across multiple states and project types, is reflected in its technology stack: 2 patents, 5+ proprietary technologies, and 7+ innovations currently in its R&D pipeline.

ORSL serves leading clients such as Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum, along with municipal corporations across the country.It has formal research partnerships with IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur, and was recently awarded a DBT-BIRAC grant of Rs 1.86 crore to develop India’s first BIO-CCU platform, a system that captures CO₂ from biogas plants and converts it into value-added fuels, in collaboration with both IITs. The company was listed on the BSE SME platform in 2023.

India’s National Biofuels Coordination Committee has mandated 1% CBG blending in CNG and PNG networks from FY 2025-26, rising to 5 per cent by FY 2028-29.^[2]For ORSL, 18 years of converting waste into energy may prove to be its most durable advantage.

For more information, please visit: https://iisppr.org.in/waste-management-in-india-an-analysis-of-government-policies-and-outcomes/ | https://iocl.com/pages/satat-overview

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New Delhi [India], April 22: Each year, hundreds of thousands of individual borrowers, small business owners, and personal guarantors across India receive notices from Debt Recovery Tribunals — often without understanding that the law gives them significant rights, timelines to respond, and legal remedies that can fundamentally alter the outcome of recovery proceedings.

Unified Chambers and Associates, a specialist debt recovery law firm appearing across all 39 Debt Recovery Tribunals and 5 Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals in India, has published this guide to help borrowers, MSMEs, and guarantors understand what happens at DRT — and what they can do about it.

What Is a DRT Notice and What Happens If You Ignore It?

When a bank or NBFC files an Original Application (OA) against a borrower under Section 19 of the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 (RDDBFI Act), the DRT issues a notice to the borrower requiring a response.

Ignoring a DRT notice is the single costliest mistake a borrower can make. If no written statement is filed within the time permitted, the DRT may proceed ex parte — deciding the matter based solely on the bank’s version. An ex parte Recovery Certificate can be issued, authorising the Recovery Officer to attach and sell the borrower’s property, arrest the borrower, and take all steps permissible under the Code of Civil Procedure to recover the debt.

A borrower who has received a DRT notice has 30 days from service to file a written statement. This deadline can be extended by the Presiding Officer on sufficient cause.

Your First Line of Defence: The Written Statement

The written statement is the borrower’s formal response to the bank’s Original Application. It is not merely a denial — it is the document that places every available legal defence on record before the DRT.

Key defences that borrowers and MSMEs commonly raise include:

Limitation: The RDDBFI Act read with the Limitation Act, 1963 requires banks to file their OA within three years of the debt becoming due. If the bank has delayed filing, a limitation defence can result in the OA being rejected entirely.

Wrong debt quantification: Banks frequently include penal interest, service charges, or insurance premiums that are not legally recoverable under the loan agreement. The written statement can challenge each head of the claimed amount.

Improper NPA classification: Reserve Bank of India Master Directions specify precise criteria for classifying a loan account as a Non-Performing Asset. A premature or procedurally defective NPA classification is a valid ground of challenge.

Defective notice under SARFAESI: If the DRT proceedings are linked to a SARFAESI enforcement, procedural defects in the Section 13(2) demand notice — incorrect outstanding amount, wrong borrower name, improper service — can be raised.

If the Bank Is Taking Possession: Section 17 of SARFAESI

When a secured creditor (bank or NBFC) takes action to seize mortgaged property under Section 13(4) of the SARFAESI Act — by issuing a possession notice or taking symbolic or physical possession — the borrower has a specific remedy before the DRT.

Under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act, any person aggrieved by a secured creditor’s enforcement action may approach the DRT within 45 days of the date the enforcement measure was taken. This is a strict deadline. Missing it bars the borrower from challenging the SARFAESI action before the DRT.

The Section 17 application can seek:

• Stay on the bank’s possession and sale proceedings
• Restoration of possession if the property has already been taken
• Compensation for wrongful SARFAESI action
• Reduction in the reserve price set for the auction

Critically, banks cannot forcibly take physical possession of property without a court order. Under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act, physical possession requires an order from the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) or District Magistrate (DM). A borrower whose property is being forcibly seized without a CMM/DM order has grounds for an urgent Section 17 application.

The Borrower’s Counter-Claim

Section 19(8) of the RDDBFI Act permits a defendant borrower to file a counter-claim against the bank within the same DRT proceedings. Counter-claims have been successfully raised in cases involving:

• Excess interest charged in violation of the loan agreement
• Wrongful invocation of a guarantee
• The bank’s failure to release the security after repayment
• Losses caused by wrongful SARFAESI action

A well-drafted counter-claim creates negotiating leverage — and can, in appropriate cases, reduce the net amount the borrower owes.

Personal and Promoter Guarantors: Know Your Exposure

Guarantors — whether family members who co-signed a home loan or promoters who gave personal guarantees for company borrowings — are equally liable at DRT. The bank can file the OA against both the principal borrower and guarantors simultaneously.

Guarantors have specific defences under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Section 133 provides that a guarantor is discharged if the creditor varies the terms of the principal contract without the guarantor’s consent. If the bank restructured the loan, changed interest rates, or granted additional facilities after the guarantee was given — without obtaining fresh consent from the guarantor — the guarantee may be void.

Promoter-guarantors facing insolvency of their company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code face additional complexity, as the Supreme Court has clarified that personal guarantee proceedings are separate from the corporate insolvency resolution process.

Settlement During DRT Proceedings

DRT proceedings do not prevent settlement. An One-Time Settlement (OTS) — governed by the RBI’s June 2023 Master Framework on Compromise Settlements — can be negotiated at any stage of DRT proceedings, including after a Recovery Certificate is issued. A settlement deed executed between the bank and borrower can be placed before the DRT, which will dispose of the OA on those terms.

Experienced debt recovery counsel can identify the bank’s settlement appetite from the procedural posture of the case — and negotiate terms that would not be available without legal representation.

Appeal to DRAT: Last Resort With a Heavy Condition

A borrower aggrieved by a DRT order may appeal to the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal under Section 20 of the RDDBFI Act within 30 days of the order. However, under Section 21(1), the DRAT will not entertain the appeal unless the borrower deposits 75% of the debt amount determined by the DRT. This pre-deposit requirement makes DRAT appeal a measure of last resort — underscoring the importance of building a strong defence at the DRT stage itself.

About Unified Chambers and Associates

Unified Chambers and Associates is India’s specialist debt recovery law firm with dedicated practices in DRT defence, SARFAESI Section 17 challenges, promoter-guarantor representation, and OTS negotiations. The firm appears at all 39 DRTs across India and is recognised among the leading debt recovery law firms in India for both institutional creditors and borrowers facing recovery action. Offices at Delhi High Court Complex, Mumbai, and Dubai.

Website: www.unifiedchambers.com
WhatsApp: +91 84008 60008
Email: legal@unifiedchambers.com

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Firm led by American Immigration Lawyers’ Association member Vipul Joshi specialises in US and Canada inbound immigration

Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 18: Noted immigration law firm Vipul Joshi & Associates has announced the expansion of its services in Surat. The firm is led by Vipul Joshi, a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), who brings over two decades of experience in immigration law.

Vipul Joshi & Associates follows international standards of immigration practice and has developed specialised expertise in inbound immigration matters relating to the United States, Canada and India.

The firm has handled more than 100 substitution cases, including complex scenarios where applications were cancelled following the death of the original applicant. In such cases, it has successfully facilitated the continuation of applications through legal mechanisms such as the addition of joint sponsors. The firm also has significant experience in handling complex waiver cases.

Speaking on the occasion, Vipul Joshi said the firm has worked with clients across diverse industries and has assisted diamond traders from Surat and across Gujarat in filing L-1 and EB-5 petitions. He said that at the international level, the firm has supported Romanian nationals in obtaining Indian business visas and subsequently assisted them in securing X-1 visas following marriage to Indian citizens. It has also provided assistance to Zimbabwean nationals in securing business visas, he added.

In addition, the firm offers services related to Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) renunciation and OCI applications. It has helped clients navigate visa refusals in countries including Russia, the United Kingdom and Dubai, enabling successful outcomes in subsequent applications. Based on client requirements, the firm also provides guidance on Poland and Schengen visas, although this is not its primary area of focus.

The firm emphasises a client-centric approach, undertaking detailed background checks for each case and maintaining transparency regarding potential challenges and realistic outcomes.

Vipul Joshi & Associates, which operates an office in Mumbai, marked its second anniversary on April 9. It also launched its first official newsletter on the same day.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 18: The Maharashtra Flat Owners Welfare Association (MFOWA) held a high-level press conference at its office in Maurya Grand Building, Andheri (West), Mumbai, bringing attention to several serious issues affecting flat owners across Maharashtra. The association described the event as a step toward building a collective movement to protect housing rights and strengthen accountability in the real estate sector.

The press conference was addressed by key members of the association, including Mr. C. S. Reddy, Adv. Nivedita Argade, President, Mr. Deepak Narsibhai Bhanushali, Adv. Jeevandatt Argade, Mr. Sumit Acharya, Mr. Sandip Bhosale, Adv. Tahira Siddique, Mrs. Tajela Bagade, and Mrs. Rohini Jadhav, in the presence of media representatives.

During the conference, the association placed on record several systemic failures, irregularities, and citizen grievances related to the housing and real estate sector. MFOWA also announced a statewide action framework aimed at addressing these issues through legal intervention, policy advocacy, and structured support for flat owners.

One of the key announcements made by MFOWA was related to the Deemed Conveyance process. The association stated that it has developed a facilitation system that will help societies complete deemed conveyance without the burden of high legal or advocate fees. Through its panel of advocates, MFOWA plans to provide free legal aid and implement a simplified and transparent process across Maharashtra.

MFOWA also introduced a Brokerage-Free Model for Flat Owners, referred to as the One Party Brokerage Model. Under this model, flat owners will not be required to pay brokerage fees while renting or selling their properties. Instead, brokerage charges will be transparently borne only by tenants or buyers through approved real estate agents.

The association also raised concerns over the misuse and misappropriation of Floor Space Index (FSI) by certain developers. According to MFOWA, such misuse has led to illegal constructions, financial exploitation, and loss of rightful ownership benefits for flat owners. The association stated that such practices will now be legally challenged and exposed before administrative and judicial authorities.

Another major issue highlighted was the alleged manipulation in the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) Annexure lists. MFOWA stated that cases have been identified where non-eligible occupants were included in beneficiary lists while genuine eligible dwellers were excluded. The association termed this an administrative manipulation scam and demanded strict investigation and accountability from concerned authorities.

MFOWA also expressed strong opposition to instances of housing loan recovery actions that allegedly involve coercive measures and official collusion. The association stated that any unlawful property seizure or coercive recovery action will be legally challenged.

Additionally, the association drew attention to growing incidents of financial traps, fraudulent property documentation, and real estate scams affecting citizens. To address these concerns, MFOWA announced that it will establish a legal and technical support system to assist victims and prevent further exploitation.

The association also declared a zero-tolerance policy against illegal occupation of flats, stating that it will provide legal support to ensure eviction of unauthorized occupants and enforcement of rightful ownership.

Concerns were also raised regarding housing society committees allegedly working in collusion with developers during redevelopment projects. According to MFOWA, such practices have led to redevelopment scams that undermine the interests of society members. The association stated that such cases will be exposed and challenged legally.

MFOWA further highlighted the issue of booking fraud, where thousands of citizens have paid booking amounts for flats but have not received possession. The association stated that these cases will now be pursued collectively.

The conference also addressed inter-state loan harassment cases, where borrowers in Maharashtra receive recovery notices from other states and face property seizure actions with administrative backing. MFOWA demanded policy intervention to ensure jurisdictional accountability and prevent harassment of borrowers.

Speaking at the event, President Deepak Narsibhai Bhanushali said, “The battle of flat owners is no longer individual; it is a collective legal movement.”

MFOWA reiterated its commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of citizens to housing and property ownership. The association called upon the government, regulatory authorities, and the judiciary to take immediate cognizance of the issues highlighted and ensure justice for flat owners across Maharashtra.

The association also invited citizens to learn more about its initiatives and support systems through its official website, www.mfowa.in, as it continues to expand its efforts to safeguard the interests of property owners throughout the state.

New Delhi [India], April 11: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released the Indian Constitution in Sindhi language, in both Devanagari and Persian scripts, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan today, coinciding with Sindhi Bhasha Diwas. The event marked a significant milestone in promoting linguistic inclusivity and strengthening democratic participation.

In his address, Vice President Radhakrishnan praised the community’s resilience and unity, noting the language’s role in symbolizing strength. He emphasized that the Constitution is the living spirit of the nation, embodying its aspirations and safeguarding rights.

The release enables people to understand the Constitution in their mother tongue, fostering trust and participation in the democratic process. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, MP Shankar Lalwani, and Pavan Sindhi attended the event, highlighting the collective effort to promote linguistic diversity.

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New Delhi [India], April 11: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan ji released the Constitution of India in the Sindhi language, in both Devanagari and Persian scripts, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan today.

Expressing happiness at releasing it on the occasion of Sindhi Bhasha Diwas, the Vice President highlighted the historical journey of the Sindhi community and noted that the Sindhi language served as a symbol of resilience and unity during the difficult times following Partition.

He stated that the release of the Constitution in Sindhi marks an important milestone in promoting linguistic inclusivity. The Vice President noted that such initiatives enable people to understand the Constitution in their mother tongue, thereby strengthening democratic participation and trust.

Union Minister of State(I/C) for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal ji, Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Shri Vasudev Devnani ji, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Shri Shankar Lalwani ji & Pavan Sindhi, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 10: Members of the extended Asaf Jahi family have come together to highlight the importance of preserving their shared heritage and strengthening unity among present-day descendants of the historic dynasty.

Family representatives shared that ongoing interactions among members are guided by consultation, mutual understanding, and collective participation. These efforts reflect a broader vision of remaining connected to their historical roots while adapting to contemporary realities.

According to family members, the focus today is not on titles or authority, but on maintaining a sense of identity, continuity, and cultural legacy associated with the Asaf Jahi lineage.

Among those actively contributing to these efforts, Raunaq Yar Khan has been widely appreciated for his continued engagement with family members and his dedication to preserving shared values. Known for his inclusive approach and accessibility, he has played a constructive role in fostering dialogue and strengthening bonds within the extended family.

Family members explained that, through a series of internal discussions and consultations involving a large number of relatives, a shared understanding emerged around recognizing a representative figure for cultural and social cohesion. These discussions were guided by principles similar to Ijma (consensus) and Jirga (council-based deliberation), where members collectively exchange views and arrive at a mutually acceptable position.

“It was a process of dialogue and collective agreement, where many voices were heard before arriving at a common understanding,” a representative stated.

Within this consultative framework, Raunaq Yar Khan came to be widely acknowledged by many family members as a symbolic representative of the present generation. This recognition, they emphasized, reflects cultural acceptance and shared confidence rather than any formal or legal designation.

“It is about unity and representation — about someone who connects with people and carries forward the legacy in a meaningful way,” a family member added.

Family members also drew parallels with early Islamic history, where leadership within the community was established through consultation and collective agreement after the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

They cited the example of Abu Bakr (R.A.), who was accepted as the first Caliph through a process of discussion and consensus among the companions. His leadership emerged not through inheritance, but through collective agreement.

Similarly, Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A.) was chosen following consultation and was widely accepted for his leadership and justice.

The selection of Uthman ibn Affan (R.A.) came through a consultative council (Shura), where members deliberated and reached a consensus.

Likewise, Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A.) was acknowledged by the community during a challenging period, reflecting acceptance through collective support.

“These historical examples reflect how consultation (Shura) and consensus (Ijma) have played an important role in community decision-making,” a representative explained.

The Asaf Jahi legacy continues to hold significance in Hyderabad’s cultural and architectural landscape. Family members emphasized that preserving historical properties, traditions, and collective memory is an important responsibility for the present generation.

They also highlighted the importance of engaging with younger members of the family to ensure that the legacy is understood and carried forward in meaningful ways. Efforts are being made to promote awareness of the dynasty’s contributions to society, including its influence on art, culture, and community development.

Observers note that many former royal families across India have transitioned into roles focused on cultural preservation and social engagement, reflecting a broader shift from historical authority to contemporary relevance.

The Asaf Jahi descendants reiterated that their current efforts are centered on unity, heritage conservation, and fostering a sense of shared identity, while continuing to contribute constructively to society.

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