Finally the day of saying goodbye to the most influential, development pro and caring, and the person with many positive aspects, Prof (Dr) P. K. Abdul Azis the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh came on January 16, 2012. The Delhi based Aligarh Muslim University Coordination Committee (AMUCC), which is sharing a good rapport with generous Vice Chancellor of AMU celebrated the farewell day at India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi. The two and half year long association of AMUCC and AMU Vice Chancellor begun in early 2009 just after the proposal of AMU Study Centre in Kishanganj came into notice and since then the landmark association prevails.
The AMUCC group is always grateful to AMU Vice Chancellor for showing his concern about establishing the study centre in India’s one of most backward district Kishanganj. Hence, as a token of gratitude the group was eagerly willing to facilitate the Vice Chancellor a day ahead of bidding adieu to his office in Aligarh Muslim University on January 17, 2012. The farewell ceremony could be possible only due to positive response of AMU Vice Chancellor and his highness, he had given two hours’ time to AMUCC for organizing the Farewell ceremony in New Delhi on January 16, 2012 despite his busy schedule.
Along with AMU Vice Chancellor, the highlight of the ceremony was M.A.A. Fatmi – former Minister of State HRD, Government of India who had conceptualized the idea of AMU Special centres outside Aligarh. Only due to sincere effort of M.A.A. Fatmi the UPA I decided to open the centres of AMU in five states of India. Zafar Iqbal, Olympian and former Hockey Captain India also graced the occasion on special request of AMUCC in addition to Prof. Sherwani , dignitaries, thousands of old boys of AMU and media persons.
AMUCC farewell ceremony was jointly organized by the group mentors Kamal Farooqui – former Chairman Delhi Minority Commission, Khwaja Shahid –President AMU Old Boys Association Delhi. In fact, the AMUCC group came into existence about two years back in presence of Kamal Farooqui and Khwaja Shahid at New Horizon Public School in New Delhi during a meeting with AMU Vice Chancellor.
The Vice Chancellor of AMU lauded the contribution of AMUCC during his speech and said “Of course, the AMU Kishanganj reached to the agreement day on December 30, 2011, but when the history of this centre will be written, one can’t forget the AMUCC’s effort.” “Really this coordination committee has done a commendable job in the past, and I am sure they will continue their endeavor ahead”, said Prof. Azis. The AMU VC mentioned, “You guys are doing well and my best wishes is with AMUCC. I am always available for any issue related to AMU Kishanganj”. The AMU Vice Chancellor signed off with a positive note addressing the AMU “ this is not the end my dear all, our association will continue forever”.
The farewell ceremony ended with tears rolling out of the eyes of AMU Vice Chancellor and AMUCC members. The old boys of AMU including Khwaja Shahid mentioned in last 40 years history of Aligarh Muslim University they had not witnessed such a nice person and development pro Vice Chancellor. Fact is that, in the recent past for a couple of decades the farewell is not given to any Vice Chancellor especially in New Delhi. The AMU Vice Chancellor was highly elated and emotional, and offered hug to all the members of AMUCC one by one.
The 20 members of AMUCC were present on the venue, but the group missed other dedicated members who couldn’t make the farewell ceremony. However, the AMUCC Co-ordinator explained about the thousands of online members and their continuous efforts for making this group bigger and goal oriented with selfless approach. Last but not the least, the AMU Vice Chancellor before leaving the venue accepted the membership of AMUCC and urged to remain its part in the time to come.
