Tamil Nadu Governor S S Barnala, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Opposition AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa and leaders of other political parties greeted the Muslim community on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.
In his message, Mr Barnala said ”Prophet Mohammed had preached love, compassion and unity. Let us, on this solemn occasion, rededicate ourseles to lead a honest life and promote unity, peace and harmony, and universal brotherhood.” ”On this holy occasion, I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to Muslim brethren in Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country”, Mr Barnala said, according to a Raj Bhavan communique here.
In his message, Mr Karunanidhi said Prophet Mohammed followed what he preached.
He said it was his government in 1969, when he assumed office as Chief Minister for the first time, that declared a holiday for Milad-un-Nabi to enable Muslim brethren to celebrate the occasion.
Mr Karunanidhi said though the previous AIADMK government had cancelled the holiday, his government, after assuming office again, had announced a holiday to celebrate Prophet’s birthday.
Recalling the 3.5 per cent quota given to Muslims in government jobs and educational institutions, he said his government always stood for the welfare of Muslims.
Mr Kaunanidhi wished the Muslim community wealth and propserity, in his greetings.
Ms Jayalalithaa, in her message, said ”let us take a pledge to guide Tamil Nadu in the path of Prophet Mohammed and rid the state of violence”.
She also wished that everyone should follow the principles of Prophet Mohammed in their life, and greeted the Muslims on the occasion.
MDMK General Secretary Vaiko also greeted the Muslim community.
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