01/08/2026
National Symposium on Dialogue on Waqf and Uniform Civil Code Underway in Jaipur
Jaipur, August 1: The Social Democratic Party of India is conducting its National Symposium on Dialogue on Waqf and Uniform Civil Code at Hotel Arco Palace, Jaipur. The symposium has brought together eminent religious scholars, legal experts, former parliamentarians, advocates, academicians, journalists, political leaders and representatives of civil society from across the country to deliberate on the constitutional, legal and social dimensions of Waqf and the proposed Uniform Civil Code.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mohammad Shafi, National Vice President of SDPI. Mohammad Elyas, National General Secretary of SDPI, presented the concept paper, outlining the objectives of the symposium and setting the framework for discussions. The keynote address was delivered by Maulana Obaidullah Azmi, former Member of Parliament, who emphasised the need to safeguard constitutional rights and preserve India's pluralistic and democratic traditions.
The symposium featured addresses by Syed Sarwar Chishti, Gaddi Nasheen Khadim e Khas of Astana e Alia Huzoor Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, Zaheer Abbas Rizvi, Vice President of the All India Shia Law Board, Mujathab Farooq, Vice President of the Welfare Party of India, Managing Director of Shaheen Edupower and Group Editor of Asia Express, Shams Tabrez Qasmi, CEO and Chief Editor of Millat Times, Zubair Ahmad of Muslim Mirror, and Fahad Rahmani. The speakers presented diverse perspectives on the constitutional, legal and social implications of Waqf and the proposed Uniform Civil Code while underscoring the importance of dialogue, justice and constitutional governance.
Among those attending the symposium are M. K. Faizy, National President of SDPI, Mohammed Salim Habib, Executive Director of Janosa Kalyan Foundation, Hafiz Manzoor Ali Khan, State Vice President of Jamiat Ulema e Hind Rajasthan, Shabbir Ahmed Khan, General Secretary of Anjuman Talimul Muslemeen, N. K. Rasheed Umari, National Secretariate Member of SDPI, Aminul Islam Sahab, former MLA from Assam, Mufti Abdullah, State President of SDPI Gujarat, Vidaya Raj Malvya, State President of SDPI Madhya Pradesh, Azhar Tamboli, State President of SDPI Maharashtra, Dr. Nizamudheen, State President of SDPI Uttar Pradesh, Ashfaq Hussain, State President of SDPI Rajasthan, Dr. Md. Anisujjaman, Assistant Professor at Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Yasmin Farooqi and Eliyas Thumbe, National General Secretaries of SDPI, Sitaram Kohival, National Vice President, Dr. Awad Mehbub Sharrif, National Working Committee Member of SDPI, and Faiza Irfan, Vice Principal of Imam Rabbani School, Jaipur.
The symposium will continue with an open discussion and interactive session, enabling participants to exchange views and engage in constructive deliberations. The proceedings will conclude with the concluding address by M. K. Faizy, National President of SDPI, followed by the vote of thanks by Ashfaq Hussain, State President of SDPI Rajasthan. The symposium reflects a collective commitment to defending constitutional values, promoting informed public discourse and protecting the rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
