Aligarh: The Aligarh Movement Monthly Magazine had launched a signature campaign demanding 'Bharat Ratna' for the founder of Aligarh Muslim University, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Jasim Mohammad, Editor of the magazine told media persons Wednesday that the contribution of Sir Syed in nation building is well documented and he deserves most the 'Bharat Ratna'.
"We have launched the signature campaign which will be submitted to President of India", he said.
"Our target is to collect ten million signatures on the petition", he added.
He also said that Aligarh community will celebrate 200th birth anniversary of Sir Syed in 2017.
He further said that for raising awareness about the life and work of Sir Syed, an extension lecture by Professor Emirates Prof. Farahatullah Khan will be deliver at Media Centre Aligarh on Saturday, 12 October, 2013.
Jasim Mohammad has appealed to Aligarh Community to come forward in a large number to sign the petition.
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