By Ankit Raj
New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is keen on registering its presence at the India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC), an institution established to promote Islamic culture. Dr Majid Ahmed Talikoti, the national convenor of the RSS-backed Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), contested for the presidential post in the IICC’s governing body elections held on Sunday, August 11.
His candidature has led to discomfiture amongst several members who argue that the Sangh’s entry into the IICC is a threat to the centre’s idea and purpose and bodes ill for its future.
Located at the prime location of Lodhi Road in Delhi, the IICC conducts elections for its governing body every five years. Besides the president and the vice president, seven members for the Board of Trustees and four members for the Executive Committee are also contesting. The results are expected to be announced on August 14.
Notably, businessman Sirajuddin Qureshi, who has won the presidency for the last four terms, has come out in support of Talikoti. Qureshi is now contesting for the position of the Board of Trustees in Talikoti’s panel. In the 2019 elections, Qureshi had defeated Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan to get the job. Talikoti’s candidature has gained strength with Qureshi’s support.
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