Srinagar

A delegation of United Ullmah-i-Ahlli Sunnah called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on Monday and demanded the constitution of a Madrassa Board.

The delegation comprised renowned Islamic scholars Moulana Ghulam Mohi-u-Din Naqeeb, Moulana Ghulam Rasool Haami, Moulana Showkat Hussain Keng and Prof Bashir Ahmad Dar.

The delegation members discussed the promotion of the Reshi-Sufi culture and tradition of Jammu Kashmir.

"They further put forth the demands of the constitution of the Madrassa Board for effective dissemination of Sufi teachings, the establishment of Sheikh-ul-Aalm Research University and the promotion of cultural values in schools, colleges and universities," said a release from the Raj Bhavan.

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The Lt Governor assured the delegation members of all assistance from the UT administration to promote ancient Sufi teachings and values.