Be the Sentinel of Freedom  Thiroor : Willing to protect our nation from fascist forces
Kozhikode, 15, August 2005. The `Freedom Parade 2005' by the National Development Front (NDF) in four parts of state of Kerala, ( Thalassery, Thiroor, Perumbavoor and Pathanamthitta ) on Monday was widely welcomed by the citizens of the country. With an innovative slogan "Be the Sentinel of Freedom", NDF cadres were exhibiting their dedication to nation and their willingness to protect our nation from fascist forces. The parade was capable to prove NDF's wider acceptability as thousands of Indian citizens which include kids, women were witnessing the real face of NDF cadres. The National Development Front is one of the fastest growing social organization in Kerala which has a proven history of allegiance to nation and its downtrodden citizens. Unlike many independence day celebrations, NDF's freedom parade was not a cosmetic drill, but was a true reflection of our nation and its constitutional rights.
As part of this year's independent day celebrations, NDF chairman, E.M.Abdul Rahman recieved the salute from NDF cadres in Thiroor, Advocate K.M. Ashraf in Perumbavoor, A. Saeed in Pathanamthitta and E. Aboobakker in Thalassery. 33 batches of uniformed NDF volunteers, including band troupes, participated in Thalassery, Perumbavoor and Pathanamthitta whille 40 batches of NDF cadets paraded in Thiroor. Each batch was having a strength of 30 self disciplined NDF cadets and the parade started simultaneousely at 2.30 PM at all four locations.
Despite efforts by sangh parivar activists in Thalassery to block roads in a bid to stop NDF volunteers from entering the town, the freedom parade was a great success. In Thalassery, function was inaugurated by All India Muslim Personal Law Board member Maulana Syed Musthafa Rifayi ( Bangalore ). NDF state treasurer, Adv. K.P. Mohammed Shareef gave the independence day message while former State president E. Aboobacker presented keynote address. NDF supreme council member, Mr. Majeed Faisi also present. Parade started from stadium ground and passed through main road, bus stand, O.V. road, old bus stand and ended up with public meeting in stadium ground.
 Thiroor : Be the sentinel of Freedom In Thiroor, Assam United Minority Front Leader and State Wakf chairman, Advocate Hafiz Rasheed Ahmed Choudhary was the chief guest. Independence day message was released by NDF chairman, E.M. Abdul Rahman followed by a keynote address from NDF secretary, Mr. Moideenkutty Faisi. Vice Chairman, Mr. Abdul Rahman Baqavi, Superme council Member Mr. C.P. Mohamed Basheer were also present. In Perumbavoor, Editor of Vartha Bharathi Daily( Kannada) Mr. Abdulsalam Puthige inagurated the celebrations. NDF former chairman, Adv. K.M.Ashraf provided independence day message and NDF general secretary, Mr. Nazarudheen Elamaram released keynote address. Supreme council members, O.M.A. Salam and Yahya Thangal were also present. In Pathanamthitta, All-India Muslim Personal Law Board working committee member and Nazim of 'Imare Sharia of Bihar', Maulana Anizoor Rahman Khasimi , inaugurated the parade, which began from Link Road at 2.30 p.m. and terminated at the Municipal Stadium. Former NDF chairman, A. Saeed released independence day message and supreme council member, Prof. P.Koya offered key note address. Supreme council member, Mr. K.H. Nasar, Imams Council Chairman Mr. Ashraf Moulavi Moovattupuzha were also present.
Sanghparivar froces attempts to disrupt NDF's Independence day parade:
The Thalassery Circle Inspector fired a single round in the air to disperse RSS activists who tried to block the National Highway at Thalayi between Thalassery and Mahe. The police said the mob immediately dispersed and traffic was restored. A large posse of police personnel, including a company of the Kerala Armed Police Battalion IV, had been deployed in and around the town in view of the NDF programme. DIG Nitin Agrawal and District Superintendent of Police Mathew Polycarpe were camping here to supervise the security arrangements.
In some areas, BJP-RSS workers stopped vehicles, mostly private buses and trucks, and deflated their tyres in a bid to block the roads. This led to traffic congestion in and around the town. The police teams removed the vehicles with deflated tyres from Dharmadom bridge, Moidu bridge, Eranholi and Temple Gate. The police said there was also tension at Karetta in Mattannur police station limits following efforts of sanghparivar forces to stop vehicles proceeding to Thalassery. A motor cycle was set on fire at Karetta at around 12 noon, the police said.
NDF Thanks public, police and NDF cadres Later In a statement, NDF Chairman Mr. E.M. Abdul Rahman conveyed his heartful thanks to the people and police who helped the organization to celebrate our Independence Day. He further said, by blocking roads in Thalassery and interrepting the public life with rumours and criminal activities, sanghparivar once again proved they are against peace, independence and Rule of Law. The timely intervention of the police forces and the NDF's commitment to peace barred the fascist forces from escalating further violence, he added. |
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