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| '''Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam''' ('''Tamil Nadu Muslim Progress Conference''') is a ] ] established in the ] of ] in ] in 1995 by Kunangudi Haniffa.<ref name="NewsReleaseTMMK">{{cite web |url= http://www.milligazette.com/IndMusStat/2004a/016-TMMK-5dec04.htm |title= 2004: Indian Muslim Statements |author= TMMK ] |work= The Milli Gazette |date= 5 December 2004 |quote= }}</ref> | '''Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam''' ('''Tamil Nadu Muslim Progress Conference''') is a ] ] established in the ] of ] in ] in 1995 by Kunangudi Haniffa.<ref name="NewsReleaseTMMK">{{cite web |url= http://www.milligazette.com/IndMusStat/2004a/016-TMMK-5dec04.htm |title= 2004: Indian Muslim Statements |author= TMMK ] |work= The Milli Gazette |date= 5 December 2004 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
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| The stated objective of TMMK is to protect the rights, dignity and honour of the Muslims and other depressed section of the society and to strive for the social, educational and economic upliftment of the Muslim community.<ref></ref> It has a registered membership of about 500,000. During the Coimbatore riots, TMMK documented the carnage and took up the matter to the ] and other authorities. It collected relief fund for the victims and disbursed relief worth $500,000<ref></ref>. | The stated objective of TMMK is to protect the rights, dignity and honour of the Muslims and other depressed section of the society and to strive for the social, educational and economic upliftment of the Muslim community.<ref></ref> It has a registered membership of about 500,000. During the Coimbatore riots, TMMK documented the carnage and took up the matter to the ] and other authorities. It collected relief fund for the victims and disbursed relief worth $500,000<ref></ref>. | ||
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| ] 4 of the Constitution of TMMK describes the flag of the organisation with two horizontal stripes in black and white similar to ] political parties. The black colour signifies darkness and ignorance while the white colour signifies the light of enlightenment.<ref></ref> | ] 4 of the Constitution of TMMK describes the flag of the organisation with two horizontal stripes in black and white similar to ] political parties. The black colour signifies darkness and ignorance while the white colour signifies the light of enlightenment.<ref></ref> | ||
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| Founded | 1995 |
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| Founder | E. Kunangudi Haniffa |
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| Area served | Tamil Nadu |
| Key people | President Vice President General Secretary Deputy General Secretary Treasurer Secretary of State Deputy Secretary of State |
| Website | http://www.tmmk.in |
Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (Tamil Nadu Muslim Progress Conference) is a Muslim non-governmental organization established in the state of Tamil Nadu in India in 1995 by Kunangudi Haniffa.
History
1995-2000
The stated objective of TMMK is to protect the rights, dignity and honour of the Muslims and other depressed section of the society and to strive for the social, educational and economic upliftment of the Muslim community. It has a registered membership of about 500,000. During the Coimbatore riots, TMMK documented the carnage and took up the matter to the National Human Rights Commission and other authorities. It collected relief fund for the victims and disbursed relief worth $500,000.
Bylaw 4 of the Constitution of TMMK describes the flag of the organisation with two horizontal stripes in black and white similar to Dravidian political parties. The black colour signifies darkness and ignorance while the white colour signifies the light of enlightenment.
Though not a quango, TMMK resolved not to contest, for a decade, in parliamentary, provincial assembly, local authority, government and co-operative organisational elections under Clause 3 of Bylaw 2 of its Constitution.
2000-05
The President Prof. M.H. Jawahirullah attended the IX Session of UN Working Group on Minority Rights which is a sub commission of the UNHCR at Geneva in May 2003.
TMMK has organized two major state level programmes, the Muslim Right To Live conference in July 1999 and a mass rally in March 2004 to demand separate quota for Muslims in jobs and educational opportunities. TMMK urged the chief minister Jayalalitha to direct the Wakf Board to send all its communications only in Tamil to the administrators of mosques.
TMMK also organized relief fund for the victims of the earthquake in Gujarat in 2001 and the genocide of 2002 disbursing almost $200,000. TMMK collected almost $120,000 as tsunami relief fund and distributed in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Andhra Pradesh.
TMMK contributed $16,000 to the Babri Masjid Committee of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board for meeting the legal expenses. It has conducted residential summer Islamic school for the benefit of both school and college students to help them utilize their summer vacation in an useful manner. TMMK also publishes a weekly magazine Makkal Urimai to create civic awareness among the Muslim community.
2005-10
The units of TMMK have won several awards for organizing large blood donation campaigns. It was given two awards by the Governor on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Aids Control Board for exemplary service in donating blood. In the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami disaster, the cadres of TMMK engaged in rescue and rehabilitation activities. In 2006, TMMK published audited accounts of all wings for the first time ever. It has disbursed scholarships, textbooks and uniforms to deserving and economically weak students with annual aid worth $20,000. It also telecast programmes in satellite Television networks like Dan Music in the Persian Gulf and Tamilan TV in Tamil Nadu.
However, the organisation suffered a split in 2006 with the creation of Tamil Nadu Thouheed Jamaath followed by turf war.
In 2007, TMMK awarded the chief minister M. Karunanidhi with the honour of Yaaraan-E-Millath in recognition of his yeoman services for the welfare of the Muslims. Accepting TMMK's cause and recommendations of the Sachar Committee, in late 2007, the government announced 3.5 per cent reservation for Muslims in educational institutions and employment. TMMK expanded into national political scene with a rally in New Delhi that drew support from other Muslim organisations, trusts and charities.
In early 2010, TMMK gheraoed and picketed the Vellore Government Urdu Medium Muslim High School to fill 12-year instructor vacancies. In late 2010, TMMK disbursed a record $200,000 as fitra It has about 90 ambulances in various parts of the State.
After 12 years of incarceration, the founder Kunangudi Haneefa was proven innocent and released amid public adulaton.
Manidhaneya Makkal Katchi
In early 2009, a new political party Manidhaneya Makkal Katchi was launched after an amendment to the bylaws. It is expected to join the AIADMK alliance in the 2011 election.
Organisational structure
The 17 key office bearers (listed in infobox) are in charge of organisationwide responsibilities. In addition, there are other office bearers in charge of specific wings within the organisation as well as for each district.
Wings
Volunteers
| Designation | Positions | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State | 1 | M. A. Muhammed Rafi |
This wing comprises members between the ages of 18 and 40 years of age. Its responsibilities range from organising the functions, rallies and meetings of TMMK in a orderly manner; giving protection to dignitaries; rescue and rehabilitation drives in times of natural calamities, accidents and emergencies, etc.
Bylaw 5 of the Constitution of TMMK has fixed a nominal two-year renewable membership fee of $0.10. This Wing prescribes a all-black uniform for all registered volunteers as per Bylaw 19 of TMMK.
Students
| Designation | Positions | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State | 1 | M. Jainulabudeen |
| Treasurer | 1 | Maayavaram Ameen |
Traders
| Designation | Positions | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State | 1 | A. S. M. Junaid |
| Deputy Secretary of State | 2 | M. H. Sikandar and Sulthaan |
| Treasurer | 1 | P. L. E. M. Nallamuhammed Kalanjiyam |
Labour
| Designation | Positions | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State | 1 | P. Abdus Samad |
Ulema
| Designation | Positions | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State | 1 | S. P. Muhammed Yusuf |
Medical Services
| Designation | Positions | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State | 1 | M. M. Basha |
This Wing was established in late 2004 by amendment to Bylaw 33 of the Constitution of TMMK..
Human Rights and Environmental Protection
| Designation | Positions | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State | 1 | S. Seeni Muhammed |
This Wing was established in late 2004 by amendment to Bylaw 33 of the Constitution of TMMK.
Women
This Wing has been proposed in late 2006 under Bylaw 34 of the Constitution of TMMK.
Criticism
The TMMK supported the lift of ban on SIMI and release of Nalini..
References
- Founder Kunnangudi Haneefa's interview
- TMMK news release (5 December 2004). "2004: Indian Muslim Statements". The Milli Gazette.
- "Briefly". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 20 February 2005.
- Staff reporter (30 August 2006). "Wakf Board takes possession of mosque; tension at Melapalayam". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- TNTJ clash with TMMK
- GO for reservation in Pondicherry
- Record fitra of $200k disbursed in 2010
- 90 ambulances
- Thol.Thirumavalavan meets TMMK founder
- "TMMK, MMK leaders call on Jayalalithaa". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 6 August 2010.
- "Manithaneya Makkal Katchi wants more than one seat". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 March 2009.
- Organisational structure of TMMK
- Staff reporters (25 September 2007). "Lift ban on SIMI: TMMK". The Hindu.
- Indicting the police Frontline Magazine - June 10 - 23, 2000