The Telangana Congress has formed a 'Minorities Declaration Committee' to connect with the minority communities in the state. The committee, chaired by Mohammad Ali Shabbir, aims to address the issues faced by minorities and gather their suggestions to prepare a draft declaration. The Congress accused the TRS government of neglecting minority welfare and reducing their representation in government bodies.
The committee will interact with Muslim and Christian religious organizations, professionals, managements of minority institutions, civil society members, and all other stakeholders. It will collect suggestions from all sections of the minority communities and prepare a draft declaration. A special desk will be set up at Gandhi Bhavan to receive representations from various groups and individuals in person.
The Congress said that the outreach program is part of its efforts to win the support of the minority communities in the next Assembly elections. The party is hoping to regain the lost ground in the minority-dominated areas of the state.
The TRS government has dismissed the Congress's allegations, saying that it has been doing a lot for the welfare of minorities. The government has pointed to the various schemes it has implemented for the welfare of minorities, such as the 4% Muslim reservation in education and employment.
The outreach program by the Congress is likely to heat up the political atmosphere in Telangana ahead of the next Assembly elections. The TRS government will be keen to retain the support of the minority communities, while the Congress will be hoping to win them over.
The news was reported by several media outlets, including The Hindu, The Siasat Daily, and The Indian Express.
