By TCN News
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Dr. S.Y Quraishi inaugurated an exhibition on the life of freedom fighter and India’s first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
As part of the Series of Exhibitions on “The making of Modern India” the National Archives of India has organized an exhibition entitled “Maulana Azad 1888-1958.”
The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Dr. S.Y Quraishi going round after inaugurating an exhibition on “Maulana Azad 1888-1958”, in New Delhi on August 12, 2010. [PIB Photo]
The Exhibition attempts to provide a small window into the various facets of Maulana Azad. It recounts his early education, his association with the learned scholar Shibli Nomani, the launching of Al Hilal, and his subsequent participation in the Freedom Struggle. As Congress President he reaffirmed his secular vision and religious broadmindedness. It was his constant endeavor to promote secularism and communal harmony, which were amply reflected in his writings.
The Exhibition is at the India International Centre (near Library) and will be on view till 19 August 2010.