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'''TamilNadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam''' (literally means ''Tamil Nadu Muslim Progress Conference'') is a mass-based voluntary non-governmental organization of the Muslims of Tamil Nadu. It was established on 1st August 1995. The 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. TMMK units are spread in all the nooks and corner of the state of TamilNadu. It has a registered membership of more than 500,000 members.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} |
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'''TamilNadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam''' (literally means ''Tamil Nadu Muslim Progress Conference'') is a mass-based voluntary non-governmental organization of the Muslims of Tamil Nadu. It was established on 1st August 1995. The 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. TMMK units are spread in all the nooks and corner of the state of TamilNadu. It has a registered membership of more than 500,000 members.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} |
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In the present day India, TMMK is a unique Muslim organization in many respects. It has a mass base. It is not a political party, but has earned the respect of the major political parties and the Government mainly through its non violent form of advocacy and social services.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} |
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In the present day India, TMMK is a unique Muslim organization in many respects. It has a mass base. It is not a political party, but has earned the respect of the major political parties and the Government mainly through its non violent form of advocacy and social services. |
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TMMK strives for the achievement of social integration and communal harmony in the society and strives for prevention of violence based upon religion and caste |
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TMMK strives for the achievement of social integration and communal harmony in the society and strives for prevention of violence based upon religion and caste |
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* To draw and implement schemes for the welfare of the economically weaker sections of the society. |
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* To draw and implement schemes for the welfare of the economically weaker sections of the society. |
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==Organisational structure== |
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| General Secretary || 1 || ] |
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| Deputy General Secretary || 1 || ] |
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| Treasurer || 1 || ] |
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| Secretary of State || 6 || ], ], ], ], ] and ] |
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| Deputy Secretary of State || 6 || ], ], ], ], ] and ] |
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The above office bearers are in charge of organisationwide responsibilities. In addition, there are other office bearers in charge of specific wings within the organisation. |
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===Members' Wing=== |
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==Salient achievements== |
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*TMMK's charity work includes annual blood donation camps |
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*TMMK also campaigns regularly for ] of seats in educational institutions and ear-marking of entrepreneurship schemes for Muslims in Tamil Nadu as per the recommendations of the ] |
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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. |
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==Criticism and Militant links== |
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The TMMK is believed to be controlled by former ] (SIMI) cadres, who have been implicated in many terrorist acts.<ref name="SATP">, by P.G. Rajamohan, South Asia Terrorism Portal</ref>.. Also, ] political scientist ] lists the TMMK as a "fundamentalist and subversive group"<ref>{{cite book |
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| authorlink = David Bukay |
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| title = Muhammad's Monsters: A Comprehensive Guide to Radical Islam for Western Audiences P177-178 |
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| year = 2004 |
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| publisher = New Leaf Press |
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| quote = Evidence of these processes is mounting throughout India, and is reflected in the number of fundamentalist and subversive groups that exist, and the geographical spread of their activities. The most prominent of these include the ], the All India Milli Council, All India Jihad Committee, The People's Democratic Party, Muslim United Front, Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazagham, National Development Front, ], among others |
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===Students' Wing=== |
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Activists of the TMMK, together with the Islamist al-Umma have been known to express ] sentiments against Hindus in riots and protests. They are regarded as part of a covert network of ] political outfits established in the region.<Ref> Frontline Magazine - June 10 - 23, 2000</ref><ref> by Kuldeep Kumar, 2007</ref>. |
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===Traders' Wing=== |
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In the wake of the ] and the communal violence that ensued from it, members of the TMMK were arrested following the banning of related ] group ], who were directly behind the blasts.Leaders of the ] Committee and the TMMK were arrested in a State-wide crackdown. Among those arrested was TMMK president M.H. Jawahirulla and treasurer G.M. Pakkar. Over the next few days, many activists of the TMMK were arrested at Keezhakkarai, Devakottai, Dindigul, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Nagercoil, Melapalayam and Udumalpet as a precautionary measure.<ref>, by T. Subramaniyam, Frontline 15 (05) 1998</ref><ref name="SATP" /> |
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| Secretary of State || 1 || ] |
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| Deputy Secretary of State || 2 || ] and ] |
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===Labour Wing=== |
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On ], ], 450 activists of the TMMK were arrested for attempting to instigate a ]<ref> ] - December 07, 2003</ref>. Similar arrests were made earlier in ] where TMMK members were implicated.<ref> The Tribune, Chandigarh - December 12, 2000</ref> |
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Following the wake of the ], the TMMK, along with other Islamist organizations, being closely monitored by authorities for terrorist links<ref> ] - July 13, 2006</ref> |
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===Ulema Wing=== |
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===Medical Services' WIng=== |
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===Human Rights and Environmental Protection Wing=== |
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==Salient achievements== |
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*TMMK's charity work includes annual blood donation camps |
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*TMMK also campaigns regularly for ] of seats in educational institutions and ear-marking of entrepreneurship schemes for Muslims in Tamil Nadu as per the recommendations of the ] |
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* TMMK is believed to be controlled by Urdu-speaking former ] cadres. This is apparent from the frequent protests highlighting north Indian and international issues rather than parochial issues pertaining to Tamil Muslims |
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* TMMK leadership is believed to be biassed in favour of Tamil Muslims of Dravidian race against Tamil Muslims of non-Dravidian origin. This is apparant from the frequent rabble rousing protests, road rokos and rallies asserting reservation and total neglect of the larger multi-ethnic Tamil Muslim identity. |
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* TMMK continus to oppose the construction of a independent mosque for Tamil Muslim women. |
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* TMMK opposed the installation of condom vending machines in Chennai district. |
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In the present day India, TMMK is a unique Muslim organization in many respects. It has a mass base. It is not a political party, but has earned the respect of the major political parties and the Government mainly through its non violent form of advocacy and social services.
TMMK strives for the achievement of social integration and communal harmony in the society and strives for prevention of violence based upon religion and caste
The President of TamilNadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam Prof. M.H. Jawahirullah attended the IX Session of UN Working Group on Minority Rights which is a sub commission of UN Human Rights Commission at Geneva in May 2003.
The Units of TamilNadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam has won several awards for organizing large number of donors for Blood Donation. This year TamilNadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam was given two awards by the TamilNadu Governor on behalf of tht Tamilnadu State Aids Control Board for exemplary service in donating blood. The social services of TMMK are extended to all sections of the society irrespective of religion and caste. In the aftermath of the Tsunami disaster, the cadres of TMMK were the first to plunge into rescue and rehabilitation activities. The services rendered by TMMK volunteers in the worst ever calamity to strike TamilNadu has earned the goodwill of all the communities.
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.
The above office bearers are in charge of organisationwide responsibilities. In addition, there are other office bearers in charge of specific wings within the organisation.
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.