CPI(M) today condoled the death of Asghar Ali Engineer, describing him
as a pre-eminent fighter upholding the secular democratic foundations of
the country.
Sitaram Yechury, Member, Polit Bureau, sent the following condolence message at the death of Asghar Ali Engineer:
"I express my heartfelt condolences at the death of Asghar Ali Engineer a
pre-eminent fighter upholding the secular democratic foundations of the
Indian Republic who had fought tirelessly against religious
fundamentalism. Engineer dedicated his entire life combating communalism
and helping riot victims. He tried to reform his community from
'within' and was subjected to social boycott, which he had faced
bravely. He stood for gender justice and women's rights, particularly
the rights of Muslim women.
Engineer was a writer/activist who wrote and worked extensively for
inter-community harmony and had countered the arguments of Hindutva
forces that sought to typecast Muslims and Islam. His death is a loss to
all the forces fighting communalism and religious fundamentalism. I
convey my deep condolences to his family members and large following of
sympathisers.
The Central Executive Committee of the Democratic Youth Federation of
India expresses its deep sorrow at the passing away of Dr. Asghar Ali
Engineer. Engineer, 73, died today morning at his home in Santa Cruz
after a prolonged illness.
Engineer devoted his time and energies to work for communal harmony and
combat communalist forces in the country. He never believed in blind
acceptance of dogmas inherited from the past but strived to rethink
issues in keeping with modern times. His was a prominent voice for
communal harmony after the demolition of Babri Masjid and the 1992-93
Bombay riots.
The CEC of DYFI while reiterating its strong commitment to the cause of
secularism, communal harmony and social justice also conveys its
heartfelt condolence to his son, daughter and other relatives.
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