Miss World pageant: Nizam's kin disappointed over govt. keeping them out of Chowmahalla Palace dinner
The direct descendants of Nizam VII, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, have expressed disappointment over their exclusion from the welcome dinner organised at Chowmahalla Palace as part of the Miss World 2025 pageant.
In a letter addressed to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and copies marked to the Minister of Tourism and Tourism Secretary, one of the grandsons of the last Nizam, Mir Najaf Ali Khan, said on Tuesday that it was unfortunate that the direct descendants of the last Nizam were not invited for the dinner organised at Chowmahalla Palace, one of the historic properties and legacies of their forefathers.
'It is regrettable that the heirs of the last Nizam, whose legacy, vision and generosity continue to shape the cultural and historical identity of Hyderabad, were excluded from an event of international prominence and that too being held at a palace owned by him (the last Nizam). Hyderabad has always been globally recognised for its rich cultural heritage, royal hospitality and delectable cuisine – the legacies that we owe much to the contributions of the Nizam's dynasty,' Mr. Najaf Ali Khan said, adding that Chowmahalla Palace was owned by his grandfather and he was currently pursuing a partition suit with respect to the said property, pending adjudication before the City Civil Court.
He appealed to the Chief Minister to respect the rightful sentiments and legal standing of the Nizam's family while organising events of significance in future.
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