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Saleem Sarang

Saleem Sarang (also spelled Salim Sarang; born 1977) is an Indian politician. He is serving as the Maharashtra State Vice-President of the Nationalist Congress Party since 23 November 2023. Previously he served as the National secretary of Nationalist Congress Party's Minority Department.[1] He founded the Muslim Welfare Association and serving as its president since its inception.[2]

Saleem Sarang
Saleem Sarang during a discussion
vice president of Nationalist Congress Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 2021—Incumbent
General Secretary of Nationalist Congress Party
(Minority wing)
In office
till September 2021
Personal details
NationalityIndia
Political partyNationalist Congress Party
Residence(s)Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
AwardsMumbai Ratna by Governor of Maharashtra (2021)
Websitewww.saleemsarang.com

He was National General Secretary of the All National Ulema Board and Chairman of Waqf Wing.[3][4]

Career

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In September 2021, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) appointed him as the National General Secretary of the party's minority cell.[5] He also acts as Maharashtra observer for NCP. He previously served as the General Secretary of NCP's minority department of Maharashtra state.[6]

In August 2021, he alleged Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) for poor cleanliness in the city of Navi Mumbai.[7][8] In August 2021, Sarang held a press conference to bring the issue of the e-toilets built by NMMC and hoarding scams by advertising agencies and NMMC. He also openly pointed out the loopholes in the functioning of NMMC.[9]

During Covid 19 pandemic and lockdown in Maharashtra, he reached out to the poor and the needy, among whom were many daily wagers and distributed food and ration kits among 10,000 families, reportedly.[6][10]

Positions held

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  • Sarang was appointed as the Maharashtra State General Secretary of the Nationalist Congress Party’s Minority Cell on 2 September 2021.[11]
  • Sarang was appointed as the National General Secretary of NCP Minority Department on 20 September 2021.[1]

Activism

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Sarang leading Ulema’s under the Nationalist Congress Party advocated for 5% reservations for Muslims in the Educational Sector. He met Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and was assured of the same. He has also written a letter to Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.[12][3] He also met Chhagan Bhujbal accompanied with Ulema Waqf Board delegation and requested for his support in 5% reservation for Muslims.[13][14]

In August 2024, he criticized Ramgiri Maharaj for his comments on Prophet Muhammad. He also demanded for the arrest of Ramgiri Maharaj.[15]

The Muslim Leadership Summit 2024

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Sarang organised The Muslim Leadership Summit 2024 under the banner of Muslim Welfare Association on 27 July 2024 at Sahara Star Hotel, Mumbai which was presided by Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, founder of Ittehad-e-Millat Council and Maulana Sajjad Nomani, a member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board.[16][17][18] It was attended by Abu Asim Azmi, Zeeshan Baba Siddique, Ziaur Rahman Barq, Amin Patel, Mufti Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique, Javed Ali Khan, Munna Khan, Aslam Shaikh, Nawab Malik and Abdur Rahman.

Awards

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In August 2021, Sarang was awarded the Mumbai Ratna award by Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari in a ceremony hed at Raj Bhavan for his social and philanthropic works.[19] He was one of the 31 individuals from different fields to be awarded.[20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Wajihuddin, Mohammed (21 September 2021). "Maharashtra: Saleem Sarang appointed national general secretary of NCP minority cell". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  2. ^ Gajara, Dhairya. "Maharashtra: Muslim Welfare Association Demands 5% Reservation At Start Of Assembly Session". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Muslim 5% Reservation Issue: AIUB Chief Calls For Two-Day Dharna In Nagpur, Meets Dy CM Ajit Pawar". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  4. ^ Wajihuddin, Mohammed (28 November 2023). "NCP leader threatens protests like Marathas and Dhangars if Muslims not given 5% reservation". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  5. ^ Wajihuddin, Mohd (21 September 2021). "Saleem Sarang appointed national general secretary of NCP minority cell". The Times of India.
  6. ^ a b Wajihuddin, Mohammed (4 August 2021). "NCP leader gets 'Mumbai Ratna' award from governor, resolves to do more for poor, needy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  7. ^ "नवी मुंबई मनपा के सफाई अभियान पर एनसीपी नेता सारंग का कटाक्ष" (in Hindi). Indiagroundreport. 11 August 2021. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Poor work by NMMC says NCP leader Saleem Sarang". No. 11. Vol.36. Vashi Times. 14 August 2021. p. 8.
  9. ^ Waykar, Siddesh (14 August 2021). "NCP's Saleem Sarang highlights loopholes in NMMC's functioning" (PDF). No. 90, Vol.15. Newsband. p. 5.
  10. ^ Mirgane, Vikas (24 July 2021). "राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेसने हजारो नागरिकांना मदतीचा हात दिला - सलिम सारंग" (in Marathi). Saam TV.
  11. ^ Wajihuddin, Mohammed (2 September 2021). "Maharashtra: Saleem Sarang appointed NCP's minority cell state general secretary". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  12. ^ Sayyed, Hayat (Nozia). "'Blabbering Like A Fool': NCP's Saleem Sarang Reacts To Nitesh Rane's Comments On 5% Quota For Muslims In Education". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  13. ^ Sayyed, Hayat (Nozia). "Pune: NCP's Saleem Sarang Pushes For 5% Muslim Reservation In Education". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  14. ^ Bose, Mrityunjay. "Muslim leaders in Maharashtra demand reservation in education, Arabic as subject in Urdu-medium school". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Saleem Sarang of NCP demand to arrest of Ramgiri Maharaj". United News of India. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  16. ^ Service, Indo-Asian News (26 July 2024). "Crucial Muslim Leadership Summit to be held in Mumbai on July 27". The Siasat Daily. Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  17. ^ "National panel of Muslims to raise community's demands with Centre, states". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  18. ^ Bose, Mrityunjay. "Islamic scholars, clerics and law-makers join hands to demand Muslim reservation". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  19. ^ Wajihuddin, Mohammed (4 August 2021). "Mumbai: NCP leader gets 'Mumbai Ratna' award from governor, resolves to do more for poor, needy". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  20. ^ "NCP leader gets 'Mumbai Ratna' award for social work amid COVID-19 pandemic". Mumbai Live. 4 August 2021. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
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