A condolence meeting in memory of late Sagheer Baidar was organised here by Muslim Education and Career Planning Society (MECAPS) on Sunday at Hameed Manzil.
The condolence meeting in memory of noted educationist of the city was attended by former mayor of the State capital Deep Chand Yadav, lS Hardeniya, WA Ansari (IPS), Shiv Munshi, leading Architect of the city Syed Mehboob Ali, Prof Hasan Masood, Prof Zaki Ur Rehman, Ex Vice Chancellor Bhoj University Tariq Zafar and Syed Sajid Ali.
lS Hardenya said that late Sagheer Sahab realized the importance of education very early, and it was his achievement to set up this organisation and revolutionise the education scenario in the city. He was instrumental in shaping up of career of many students.
Shiv Munshi, remembering Sagheer Baidar, said he was a great and dedicated journalist, and a symbol of Hindu Muslim harmony of the city. While, Maulana Mohd. Umar mentioned that the works done by late Sagheer Sahab are great deeds according to principles laid down by Quran and Hadeeth.
All the dignitaries present on the occasion paid him respect in their own words. He was a pillar and strength for MECAPS, since last 33 years. His unmatched zeal and enthusiasm, even in the older age, has set an example for all of us towards taking his mission of educated society forward.
MECAPS secretary Zafar Hasan along with other members of the organisation renewed their vows to follow the path laid by late Sagheer Sahab. All the members, donors, well wishers and students belonging to the MECAPS community were present at the condolence meeting.