Sindkhed Raja: On 19th December, 2019, Sindkhed Raja, District Buldhana,( About 90 kilometers from Aurangabad) in Maharashtra, witnessed a historical ceremony of national integration, communal harmony, unity and equality of all religions which was organized by Hazrat Gauss-e-Azam Dastagir Baba Bahuddeshia Sanstha in association with Maharashtra United Nations Association and many other organisations, in the presence of many dignitaries and religious leaders under the guidance of Alhaj Asad baba. On this occasion various social events were organised.

The programme was presided over by Padma Shri awardee Dr. Vikas Mahatma Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha),The Chief Guest was Dr. Kakasaheb Tumane, (Chief Programme Director, South East Asia, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA) and the special guest was Mr. Deepak Singh (Cultural Ambassador of Seychelles), The other dignitaries and Guests of honors were Dr. Sukesh Zamwar (CMD Buldhana Urban), Adv. Ashraf Ahmed Shaikh (Hon. Secretary, Maharashtra United Nations Association - MUNA), Arun Nalawade, Renowned Marathi Actor, Rajesh Tendulkar (CEO Lykis Ltd.) Anas Dokadia (Builder Mumbai), Prof. Alkama Faqih and Prof. Radhika Vakahria representative of Help Yourself Foundation,(Attended on behalf of Adv. Rubina Akhtar Rizvi Director, Rizvi Education Society Mumbai), Sanjay Wayal (CEO, Ishved Biotech), Various Dharam Gurus, H.H. Gajanan Dada Shastri Maharaj, Shraddhaya Bhai Devendra Jain Muni, Mumbai, Bhante Bodhiyanand Thero, Gaurav Singh from British Parliament, Maulana Irfan Sahab from Baghdad and Abdul Naafe Chishty from Ajmer were present and spoke at the event. Welcome addressed was delivered by Adv. Nazer Quazi.

The Hon’ble President of India H.E. Shri Ramnath Govind Ji has sent his best wishes and greetings for the success of the event.

Shri Suresh Srivastava, Secretary General of Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA) sent a special video and written message for this occasion which was played at the beginning of the function.

The Ambassador of Magnolia H.E. Mr. G. Ganbold also sent a special message for this occasion.

Mr. Ashraf Ahmed Shaikh, during his address, congratulated the organisers and wished everyone on behalf of Maharashtra United Nations Association (MUNA) and Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA) and said that, “The work of Alhaj Asad Baba, Dr. Amjadkhan Pathan and their entire family is commendable as they have devoted their lives for the welfare of mankind, they are actually working at grass root level and struggling to reach the unreachable, this the real social work they are doing which I realise after coming and watching myself here in this district. This work needs to highlighted and I urge the Government of Maharashtra and Government of India to take note of the same to provide all the best possible help to them in order to enable them to expand their work so that it reaches to the masses.” He further added that, “The District of Buldhana is a pious land as it is the birth place of Hon’ble Jijabai (Jijamata) mother of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Asad Baba and his team is carrying out the social activities for poor since last 40 years. The work of national integration and communal harmony is very much needed for nation building and peace.”

The royal linen (Shahi Chader) was mounted on behalf of all the religious leaders as a symbol of communal and peace.

All the guests praised Asad Baba's work for national unity at this time. Millions of devotees were present from all corners of India specially from Maharashtra, Hyderabad, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kolkata and Gujarat etc.

On this occasion Mahatma Gandhi leadership award was bestowed upon Asad Baba by NRI Welfare Society, UK Chapter, in the house of common, British parliament London, for selfless services rendered by Asad Baba for the society. The Award was presented by Mr. Deepak Singh, who came all the way from London to honor Asad Baba at this occasion.

Alhaj Asad Baba gave the message of peace, communal harmony and national integration during his speech.

Dr. Amjadkhan Pathan, Research Scientist at Mumbai, efficiently compered the entire programme and he was the chief organiser of this grand noble event. He has also the recipient of International Peace Ambassador Award by Gandhi Peace Foundation, Nepal.

Programme concluded with a gala dinner for all the devotees and the invited guests. The event was very well covered by electronic and print media and appreciated by one and all.

Report by,
Adv. Ashraf Ahmed Shaikh
Hon. Secretary,
Maharashtra United Nations Association (MUNA) and
President of (Maharashtra United Nations Youth Association).