First Bulletin from Fidai Khizmatghars, accusing an "Allana clique" of corruption and misconduct within the Ismaili community

Sub title : A strongly worded critique detailing alleged fraud, bribery, and mismanagement by community leaders

Subject: Ismaili Community | Fidai Khizmatghars | Allana Clique | Muslim League

Date of publication: 1952

Language: English

Page: 3 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29444

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Abstract: This bulletin, issued by the "Fidai Khizmatghars" and dated July 3, 1952, from Karachi, addresses the Ismaili community. The writers state that they formed a group to enroll as many Ismailis as possible as members of the Muslim League to secure their political, social, and economic future, a move they claim was bitterly opposed by a small section led by an "Allana group." The bulletin accuses this "Allana clique" of using dirty propaganda, threats, and fraud to maintain their power, detailing various allegations of corruption, bribery, and financial exploitation against them. It exposes past leaders' misconduct, such as an unemployed president and a leader involved in an arson case, and calls on the community to unite against these "enemies" who have brought disgrace to the Ismaili name.

Description: This document is a bulletin titled "FIRST BULLETIN from Fidai Khizmatghars," dated July 3, 1952, from Karachi, addressed to the Ismaili community. It outlines the group's efforts to enroll Ismailis as Muslim Leaguers, which they claim was opposed by a small faction called the "Allana group." The bulletin accuses this clique of using slander, threats, and fraud to jeopardize the community's chances in elections. It details numerous allegations of corruption, including bribery, financial mismanagement, and moral misconduct, citing specific examples such as a former president who was unemployed and another leader involved in a criminal case. The writers appeal to the community to reject this "notorious clique" and support their mission for the community's welfare, warning the "enemies" to desist from their nefarious activities and announcing a "Second Bulletin." SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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