Prominent Muslim clerics of the city met Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday and hailed him for boycotting functions in Harvard University to protest inhuman treatment meted out to Azam Khan in Boston airport by the US officials.
"CM’s step to boycott Harvard University functions has helped in protecting Muslim pride and India’s image has gone a few notches higher," clerics said who met Chief Minister at his official residence.
Among prominent Muslim clerics who called on Chief Minister were Principal Nadwa college Maulana Saidu-rahman- Nadvi, Maulana Khalid Rashid, president Ulema council Maulana Iqbal Qadri and many more.
Muslim clerics also congratulated Chief Minister for successfully organising Kumbh mela. They said people who came from across the globe were served well in the Mela and Government took a good care of them.
Chief Minister thanked Muslims for supporting him and Samajwadi party during thick and thin. Muslims have strong relations Samajwadi party that would blossom in days to come, he said.