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'''Tamil Nadu 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 under ] 1 of its Constitution.


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==Flag==

] 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.
'''Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam''' ('''Tamil Nadu Muslim Progress Conference''') is a mass-based{{Fact|date=September 2007}} voluntary non-governmental ] ] organization established in 1995. Its flag has two horizontal stripes in black and white similar to ] political parties. TMMK publishes a weekly magazine, ''Makkal Urimai.'' Other ] organisations in Tamil Nadu such as the ] and ] are TMMK rivals.


==History== ==History==
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===1995 - 2000===
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}}


;1995 - 2000
In the present day India, TMMK is a unique Muslim organization in many respects. 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 has resolved not to contest in parliamentary, provincial assembly, local authority, government and co-operative organisational elections under Clause 3 of ] 2 of its Constitution.
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 Tamil Nadu.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} It has a registered membership of more than 500,000 members.{{Fact|date=August 2007}}


===2000 - 2005=== ;2000 - 2005
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 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 ] at ] in May 2003. 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 ] at ] 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 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.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}


;2005 - 2007
TMMK urged the chief Minister to direct the ] to send all its communications only in Tamil to the administrators of mosques.
TMMK's charity work includes annual blood donation camps. The social services of TMMK are extended to all sections of the society irrespective of religion and caste.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} In the aftermath of the ] disaster, the cadres of TMMK were the first to plunge into rescue and rehabilitation activities.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} The services rendered by TMMK volunteers in the worst ever calamity to strike TamilNadu has earned the goodwill of all the communities.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}


In 2006, TMMK published audited accounts of all wings.
===2005 - 2010===
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 ] 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.


In 2007, TMMK awarded the chief minister ] with the honour of ] in recognition of his yeoman services for the welfare of the Muslims.
In 2006, TMMK published audited accounts of all wings for the first time ever.


TMMK expanded into national political scene with a March 2007 rally in New Delhi that drew support from other Muslim organisations, trusts and charities.
In 2007, TMMK awarded the chief minister ] with the honour of ] in recognition of his yeoman services for the welfare of the Muslims.


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 ].
In late 2007, Tamil Nadu government announced for Muslims in educational institutions and employment.


==Criticism==
TMMK expanded into national political scene with a rally in New Delhi that drew support fromother Muslim organisations, trusts and charities.
TMMK is criticised for the lack of accountability of its organisational structure. The office-bearers of all wings are appointed (not elected) for life.


TMMK leadership is believed to be biassed in favour of ]s of Dravidian race against Tamil Muslims of non-Dravidian origin. This is apparent from the frequent rabble rousing protests, road rokos and rallies asserting reservation and total neglect of the larger multi-ethnic Tamil Muslim identity.{{Fact|date=September 2007}}
==Mission Statement==
* To strive for securing and protecting the rights,honour and dignity of the Muslim Community
* To educate the people especially the younger generation about non violent, democratic means to achieve the rights
* To strive for the achievement of social integration and communal harmony in the society and to strive for prevention of violence based upon religion and caste
* To draw and implement schemes for the educational welfare of the students community and to render them educational assistance
* To render assistance to people affected by natural calamities and riots.
* To render medical assistance to the economically weaker sections of the society
* To help in the relief and rehabilitation of poverty stricken people
* To preach against terrorism and violence
* To educate people about social evils and atrocities and also to launch programmes against evils prevailing in the society
* To draw and implement schemes for the welfare of the economically weaker sections of the society.


TMMK continues to oppose the construction of a independent mosque for Tamil Muslim women. It also opposed the installation of condom vending machines in Chennai district.
==Organisational structure==
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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> TMMK urged the Union government to lift the ban on SIMI in 2005. Also, ] political scientist ] lists the TMMK as a "fundamentalist and subversive group."<ref>{{cite book | last = Bukay | first = David | authorlink = David Bukay | title = Muhammad's Monsters: A Comprehensive Guide to Radical Islam for Western Audiences P177-178 | year = 2004 | publisher = New Leaf Press | language = English | isbn = 0892215763 | chapter = | 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, ], National Development Front, ], among others }}</ref>
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 as well as for each district.


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>.
===Members' Wing===
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After 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" />
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.


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>
] 5 of the Constitution of TMMK has fixed a nominal two-year renewable membership fee of Rs.5 ($0.12) .


After the ], the TMMK, along with other Islamist organizations, being closely monitored by authorities for terrorist links<ref> ] - July 13, 2006</ref>
===Students' Wing===
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===Traders' Wing===
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===Labour Wing===
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===Ulema Wing===
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===Medical Services' Wing===
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This Wing was established in late 2004 by amendment to ] 33 of the Constitution of TMMK.

===Human Rights and Environmental Protection Wing===
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This Wing was established in late 2004 by amendment to ] 33 of the Constitution of TMMK.

===Women' Wing===
This Wing has been proposed in late 2006 under ] 34 of the Constitution of TMMK.

==Salient achievements==
*TMMK's charity work includes annual blood donation camps
*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 ]
*During the Coimbatore riots in which hundreds of Muslims were killed and property worth millions of rupees were damaged, 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 Rs.25 million
*TMMK also organized Relief Fund for the victims of the earthquake in Gujarat in 2001 and the ] in that state in 2003 (Relief worth nearly 10 million Indian rupees was disbursed among the victims)
*TMMK collected nearly Rs.6 million as Tsunami Relief Fund and this has been distributed and utilized for the welfare of the victims of Tsunami disaster in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry and Andhra Pradesh
*TMMK organizes public meetings, seminars, training camps etc to create mass awareness on minority rights and problems confronting the Muslim community.
*TMMK has conducted a number of programmes to inculcate Islamic ideals among the student community
*TMMK units organize free medical camps for the poorer sections of the society throughout the State
*TMMK has organized free circumcision camps in various parts of the state to benefit economically weaker sections.
*TMMK has disbursed scholarships, textbooks, uniforms to deserving and economically weak students. During the current academic year aid worth more than a million of rupees was distributed to students in various parts of the State
*TMMK volunteers along with the ambulances sponsored by it have rendered yeoman services in the wake of flash floods in various parts of Tamil Nadu. It has nearly 25 ambulances in various parts of the State.
*TMMK Contributed Rs.8 Lakhs to the Babri Masjid committee of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board for meeting the legal expenses relating to the Babri Masjid case
*TMMK 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 awareness among the Muslim community
*The social services of TMMK is also extended to the non-muslim community in order to build a rapport and to earn goodwill among them
*On 6 December 2004 volunteers of TMMK conducted a demonstration in front of Parliament demanding justice in the Babri Masjid issue. A delegation of TMMK led by its President Prof. Jawahirullah met the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on the same day. It was on the demand of TMMK the CBI reopened the demolition case against Advani and others.
*TMMK is also telecasting programmes in Satellite TV (] in Gulf and ] in Tamil Nadu) to create social and religious awareness

==Inter-organisational rivalry==
Almost from the beginning, TMMK has been saddled with rival aspirations of other Muslim organisations in Tamil Nadu such as the ], ]

==Criticism==
* 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. Also, in 2005, TMMK urged the Union government to lift the ban on SIMI.
* 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.
* TMMK continues to oppose the construction of a independent mosque for Tamil Muslim women.
* TMMK opposed the installation of condom vending machines in Chennai district.
*TMMK is also criticised for the lack of accountability of its organisational structure. The office-bearers of all wings are appointed (not elected) for life.


==See also== ==References==
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== External links == == External links ==

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Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (Tamil Nadu Muslim Progress Conference) is a mass-based voluntary non-governmental Tamil Nadu Muslim organization established in 1995. Its flag has two horizontal stripes in black and white similar to Dravidian political parties. TMMK publishes a weekly magazine, Makkal Urimai. Other Tamil Muslim organisations in Tamil Nadu such as the Tamil Maanila Muslim League and Tamil Nadu Thawheedh Jamaath are TMMK rivals.

History

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1995 - 2000

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 Tamil Nadu. It has a registered membership of more than 500,000 members.

2000 - 2005

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 United Nations Commission on Human Rights 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.

2005 - 2007

TMMK's charity work includes annual blood donation camps. The social services of TMMK are extended to all sections of the society irrespective of religion and caste. In the aftermath of the 2004 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.

In 2006, TMMK published audited accounts of all wings.

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.

TMMK expanded into national political scene with a March 2007 rally in New Delhi that drew support from other Muslim organisations, trusts and charities.

TMMK also campaigns regularly for reservation of seats in educational institutions and ear-marking of entrepreneurship schemes for Muslims in Tamil Nadu as per the recommendations of the Sachar Committee.

Criticism

TMMK is criticised for the lack of accountability of its organisational structure. The office-bearers of all wings are appointed (not elected) for life.

TMMK leadership is believed to be biassed in favour of Tamil Muslims of Dravidian race against Tamil Muslims of non-Dravidian origin. This is apparent from the frequent rabble rousing protests, road rokos and rallies asserting reservation and total neglect of the larger multi-ethnic Tamil Muslim identity.

TMMK continues to oppose the construction of a independent mosque for Tamil Muslim women. It also opposed the installation of condom vending machines in Chennai district.

The TMMK is believed to be controlled by former Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, who have been implicated in many terrorist acts. TMMK urged the Union government to lift the ban on SIMI in 2005. Also, Haifa University political scientist David Bukay lists the TMMK as a "fundamentalist and subversive group."

Activists of the TMMK, together with the Islamist al-Umma have been known to express Communal sentiments against Hindus in riots and protests. They are regarded as part of a covert network of Islamic Fundamentalist political outfits established in the region..

After the 1998 Coimbatore bombings and the communal violence that ensued from it, members of the TMMK were arrested following the banning of related Jihadist group al-Umma, who were directly behind the blasts.Leaders of the Jihad 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.

On December 6, 2003, 450 activists of the TMMK were arrested for attempting to instigate a communal riot. Similar arrests were made earlier in 2000 where TMMK members were implicated.

After the 11 July 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings, the TMMK, along with other Islamist organizations, being closely monitored by authorities for terrorist links

References

  1. ^ Tamil Nadu: The Rise of Islamist Fundamentalism, by P.G. Rajamohan, South Asia Terrorism Portal
  2. Bukay, David (2004). Muhammad's Monsters: A Comprehensive Guide to Radical Islam for Western Audiences P177-178. New Leaf Press. ISBN 0892215763. 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 Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, 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, Students Islamic Movement of India, among others
  3. Indicting the police Frontline Magazine - June 10 - 23, 2000
  4. Beyond Territorial Disputes by Kuldeep Kumar, Deutsche Welle 2007
  5. Behind the Coimbatore tragedy, by T. Subramaniyam, Frontline 15 (05) 1998
  6. Anniversary ends peacefully The Hindu - December 07, 2003
  7. Bandh against attack on mosque The Tribune, Chandigarh - December 12, 2000
  8. Police on alert after Mumbai blasts The Hindu - July 13, 2006

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