Acting on the suggestion of local MLA Veerlapalli Shankar, a delegation of minority representatives met with the Minister and submitted a formal representation outlining various issues.
Speaking on the occasion, the leaders pointed out that the four ‘Urdu Ghar-cum-Shadi Khanas’ (community halls/wedding venues) in the Shadnagar constituency are in need of repairs. They urged the Minister to immediately release funds to carry out necessary repairs, modernization, and the provision of better infrastructure. They emphasized that these facilities are highly valuable for the minority community for hosting auspicious occasions and social events.
Furthermore, they requested the expedited completion of all pending development projects falling under the purview of the Minority Welfare Department. They urged the Minister to provide the necessary infrastructure in Urdu-medium schools to ensure quality education for students, and to take steps to ensure that all eligible individuals receive the benefits of government educational and welfare schemes.
Meeting with the Minority Finance Corporation Chairman
Subsequently, the delegation also met with Obaidullah Khatwal, Chairman of the Telangana State Minority Finance Corporation, to discuss issues concerning the welfare and development of the minority community in the Shadnagar constituency.
Speaking on the occasion, Market Committee Vice-Chairman Babar Ali Khan stated that, through the initiative of MLA Virlapalli Shankar, they are bringing the concerns of the minority community in the constituency to the government’s attention. He mentioned that they have requested the allocation of an additional Rs. 2 crore to prioritize minority welfare as part of the comprehensive development of Shadnagar.
Those who participated in this meeting included Shadnagar Market Committee Vice-Chairman Babar Ali Khan, Ranga Reddy District General Secretary Mohammed Ibrahim, community leaders Fayyum and Abdul Khadeer, and Mohammed Ishaq, among others.
