Thursday, December 1, 2011

Jamaat Islami launches Welfare Party of India

 http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=115622


Posted on: 20 Oct 2011

Kozhikode: Welfare Party of India, a new political party led by Jamaat e-Islami, was formed in the state including the dalit organizations and fishermen community. The party came into force last April at the national level. On Wednesday, national general secretary SQR Ilyasi announced formation of the party in the state. Though the prominent personalities in Jamaat were absent, the movement wholly is controlled by them.



The state president of party is Dr Koottil Muhammedali who is the founder president of Jamaat youth wing solidarity. Party state vice-president Abdul Hameed Vaniyambalam is a member of the higher-level committee of Jamaat. But prominent leaders, including Kerala Amir, were not present in the party formation. Though both leading fronts in the state denied their support during the last election, the new party will move ahead in cooperation with all.

National vice-president Dr Safarul Islam presided over the function and national vice-president Father Abraham Joseph handed over the flag to the state president National vice president Lalitha Nayik. General secretary PC Hamsa, secretary Subramani, woman convener Seema Muhsin, treasurer Dr Abdulsalam , SN Sikandar and KA Shafeek spoke.