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Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
YSRCP MLC Zakia quits party, joins BJP
Vijayawada: AP Legislative Council Deputy chairperson Zakia Khanam on Wednesday resigned to the YSRCP and joined BJP in the presence of BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari at the state party office. She hails from Annamayya district and became MLC in 2020 on behalf of the YSRCP. She visited the BJP state office and met the state president Daggubati Purandeswari and the two leaders held discussions. Speaking on the occasion, Purandeswari said BJP strives for the development of all sections of people in the country and its slogan is Sabkaa Saath and Sabka Vikas. She expressed happiness that Zakia resigned to the vice chairperson post and joining the BJP. Stating that Minorities will get good recognition in the BJP, she congratulated Zakia for joining the party. Referring to the war with Pakistan, the BJP leader said India had attacked the Pakistani military bases and not the civilians of Pakistan. Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, MLA Dr Parthasarathy, BJP whip Adinarayana Reddy, party State secretary N Ramesh Naidu, SC Morcha president G Devanand, Kisan Morcha president Ch Kumar Swammy and other leaders welcomed Zakia Khanam. Later briefing the media, Zakia said that she had taken a bold decision to join the BJP. She said PM Narendra Modi is giving equal rights to all people and she joined the Party to give good message to the BJP on behalf of the Minorities of Andhra Pradesh. She praised the policies of the Central government. The strength of YSRCP is gradually decreasing in the legislative council during the past few months. Some MLC quit the posts and the party and the latest name added to the list is Zakia Khanam.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka minorities' minister offers to become suicide bomber in a war on Pakistan
BENGALURU: In a strong and emotional statement, Karnataka Housing and Minorities Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan expressed his anger over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, including three from Karnataka. During a press conference held with Ballari Congress MP E Tukaram, Khan said he was ready to prove that Indian Muslims have no connection with Pakistan, which is suspected to have supported the attack. ' are, I am telling from the beginning often, that we are Indians, we are Hindustani. No relationship between us and Pakistan, no relationship at all,' Khan said. He went on to make a shocking offer: 'To wage a war I am ready and they (central government) can send me as a minister. I will go and put suicide bomb. I am not joking or excited. If there is my need, if Modi, Amit Shah provides me with a suicide bomb, I swear on Allah and god, I will get the bomb strapped and go to wage a war against Pakistan. Let us go..." Khan's statement quickly went viral, especially as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise along the Line of Control (LoC). His comments reflect the deep frustration and anger felt by many in the wake of the attack, and his desire to distance Indian Muslims from any association with terrorism or Pakistan.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
16 years on, TG Wakf Mall yet to see light of the day!
Hyderabad: The works of a massive construction project adjacent to the Haj House which started in 2009 remain incomplete and beg for the State government's attention. The fate of the building structure whose foundation was laid in YSR government under unified AP hangs in balance, even as the structure is in risk of losing its strength owing to the submergence of two floors in the basement with rain water. As the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will be visiting Haj House to flag off the first batch of Haj pilgrims on April 29, there is growing demand from different quarters for the structure's review and urgency to decide on its future. The 7-floor structure is spread over 3,800 sq feet and was originally meant for commercial use and aimed to help sustain the Waqf Board coffers and funding for welfare schemes of Minorities. 'This building structure whose construction began with much hype nearly two decades back remains incomplete owing to some political reasons. The basement of the incomplete building was filled with water for the past several years, complaints regarding which had been made on several occasions but of no avail. At least now the Revanth Reddy government should complete the works, which may be beneficial not only to people, but various departments under Minority Welfare,' felt Mohd Habeebuddin. The plaque at the time of foundation describes the project as 'Garden View Wakf Mall', whose foundation was laid by former CM Y S Rajasekhar Reddy on February 22, 2009, in presence of former Minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir, MP Asaduddin Owaisi, former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav and several other key personalities of time. In the past there were also proposals that all Minority offices will be housed under one roof, including minorities training centers, technical and non-technical courses centres for minorities amongst others. Also, there was a proposal that the building be given on a lease to some MNC company but no progress was made during the BRS government. In 2019, there was also a proposal to hand over the development contract to TS Police Housing Corporation. 'Since CM Revanth Reddy is coming to Haj House to flag off the convoy of pilgrims on Tuesday, therefore we request that the CM at least inspect the incomplete building and issue order to complete it for the sake of Minority institutions of State,' urged Nayeemullah Shareef of Waqf Properties Protection Cell.
Jordan Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
King receives French Senate delegation
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday receives a delegation from the French Senate, including representatives of the French-Jordanian Friendship Group, and the Liaison Group for Reflection and Solidarity with Christians, Minorities, and Kurds in the Middle East (Photo courtesy of Royal Court) AMMAN —His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received a delegation from the French Senate, including representatives of the French-Jordanian Friendship Group, and the Liaison Group for Reflection and Solidarity with Christians, Minorities, and Kurds in the Middle East. During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, His Majesty stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between Jordan and France, according to a Royal Court statement. The King thanked France for supporting water and development projects in Jordan, noting the country's important role in promoting dialogue and peace efforts in the region on the bases of the two-state solution. The meeting also covered efforts to end the war on Gaza, resume the flow of aid, mobilise support for the Arab plan to reconstruct Gaza without displacing its residents, and halt escalations in the West Bank and violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, the statement said. During the meeting, attended by HRH Prince Ghazi, His Majesty's chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy, the King reiterated Jordan's support for Syria and Lebanon's security, stability and sovereignty. Also discussed during the meeting was the need to protect the rights of minorities in the region, with an emphasis on the importance of Jordan's efforts to protect the Christian presence in the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and France's Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison attended the meeting.
Roya News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
King receives French Senate delegation
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received a delegation from the French Senate, including representatives of the French-Jordanian Friendship Group, and the Liaison Group for Reflection and Solidarity with Christians, Minorities, and Kurds in the Middle East. During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, His Majesty stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between Jordan and France. The King thanked France for supporting water and development projects in Jordan, noting the country's important role in promoting dialogue and peace efforts in the region on the bases of the two-state solution. The meeting also covered efforts to end the war on Gaza, resume the flow of aid, mobilise support for the Arab plan to reconstruct Gaza without displacing its residents, and halt escalations in the West Bank and violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. During the meeting—attended by His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, His Majesty's chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy—the King reiterated Jordan's support for Syria and Lebanon's security, stability and sovereignty. Also discussed during the meeting was the need to protect the rights of minorities in the region, with an emphasis on the importance of Jordan's efforts to protect the Christian presence in the Middle East.
