New Delhi: Months after his son's murder by his Muslim's lover's family in Khyala , Ankit saxena's family is now planning to organise a grand iftar to spread brotherhood and love across communities tis Ramazan. Yashpal saxena, the father of the deceased photographer Ankit feels this will bring a good message and will give his son's death a noble reason.
"We have always advocated brotherhood and have not let anyone to sabotage our message for peace. Yes, we are organising an Iftar party and i think this will bring the two communities together and will spread love across the country," Yashpal saxena said.
Anit saxena was stabbed to death in West Delhi's Raghubir Nagar of Khyala by members of the Muslim girl's family in february after they feared the girl might elope with Ankit.
Ever since his death several polticans had visited the house of Ankit but showing maaturity in words and action his father Yashpal Saxena surprised everyone by refusing to communalise the incident. He instead appealed everyone for peace and brotherhood.
"One of my muslim friend who lives nearby advised me to orgaise an Iftar and I readily acpetd the idea. Now we are expecting a gathering of over 500 people. In todays scenario we need to eliminate hatred and spread love," Yashpal said.
The family has decided to give the grand Iftar party on June 3 ( Sunday ) at a nearby park. They have invited people in the neighbourhood, some NGOs, policemen and some journalists.
"Its a small endeveour and i hope that though this we will give a meaning to Ankit saxena Trust that we have formed and is in the process of registration," Ashish , the cousin of Ankit tol Millennium Post.