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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shabbir accuses BJP of stalling BC reservation
Hyderabad: Advisor to govt Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Sunday accused the BJP of trying to stall the enhancement of BC reservation and appealed to the community to extend full support to the Congress govt's efforts to empower them socially, educationally, politically, and in other sectors. "It was the Congress govt in the undivided state that gave 4% reservation to minorities in Telangana. Despite political conspiracies to revoke it, we are safeguarding it legally through the courts. The caste survey revealed that the minorities, who constitute over 12% of the state population, about 10.08% are backward. With this data, no force can now stop minority reservations," he said. Participating in the Telangana Congress' Janahita Padayatra in Nizamabad district, Shabbir Ali credited the Congress party coming to power in Telangana to the relentless efforts of grassroots workers. "We are in govt today because of your 10-year-long struggle. You worked hard. Now it is our responsibility to work for you and help you become leaders," he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Referring to the BC Declaration in Kamareddy, he said enhancing the BC quota to 42% was already approved in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. "We are launching protests in Delhi from Aug 5 to ensure this declaration is also approved by the Centre. This is our next step to securing justice for BCs," he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hans India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
We are fulfilling all promises made to people: Shabbir Ali
Nizamabad: The state government has been sincerely implementing the promises made to the people during assembly election, said State Government Advisor Mohammed Shabbir Ali while distributing ration cards in Nizamabad on Monday. Shabbir Ali said that the previous government did not provide a single ration card in its ten-year rule. Respecting the aspirations of the people, he reminded them that his government is providing ration cards on a large scale. He clarified that this is a continuous process. If there are still eligible people left, they should apply and those who have not received the cards need not worry. He assured that ration cards will be granted to every eligible family. Shabbir said that 11,852 new ration cards have been granted in Nizamabad district alone, and the names of another 84,232 members have been newly added to the ration card list. As part of this, he explained, new cards have been given to 3,174 families in the North and South mandals of Nizamabad Urban constituency and the names of 16,687 members have been newly registered. He reminded them that despite the burden of debt of Rs 7.80 lakh crore due to the irresponsible governance policies of the previous government, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is implementing the promises given to the people on priority. Free bus travel for women, distribution of fine rice, Indiramma houses, loan waiver of Rs 22,000 crore to farmers, crediting of Rythu Bandhu funds in accounts of 9,000 crore, cooking gas cylinder for Rs 500 and implementation of 200 units of free electricity are proof of the sincerity of their government, he clarified. He said that distribution of fine rice is not available anywhere else in the country, including BJP-ruled states, and is being implemented only in Telangana. He said that 3,500 houses have been sanctioned in each constituency to realise the dream of owning a house for the poor, and Rs 5 lakh is being provided to each beneficiary. He advised that there is no need to repay these funds and that not a single rupee should be given to anyone for sanctioning Indiramma houses. Shabbir Ali warned that if anyone demands money from the beneficiaries, they should complain to him directly and strict action would be taken against those responsible. Additional Collector Ankit said that the process of distribution of ration cards is going on in a completely transparent manner. He said that strict scrutiny is being carried out to ensure that only eligible people are granted cards. He said that verification of applications is still going on and eligible families will be granted cards. State Urdu Academy Chairman Taher Bin Hamdan, State Cooperative Societies Union Chairman Manala Mohan Reddy, State Agriculture Commission Member Gadugu Gangadhar, Nuda Chairman Kesha Venu, District Library Chairman Antireddy Rajireddy, former MLC Akula Lalitha, Nizamabad RDO Rajendra Kumar, DSO Arvind Reddy, South and North Tehsildars Balaraju, Vijay Kant, officers of various departments and beneficiaries participated in this programme.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana govt arranges elephants for Muharram
HYDERABAD: Govt advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Saturday said that despite several logistical challenges, the traditional elephant for carrying the Bibi Ka Alam was arranged with special efforts, ensuring that the centuries-old customs continued without interruption. "Chief minister A Revanth Reddy approved the purchase of two elephants exclusively to be used for state functions and religious or cultural processions, a move aimed at preserving Telangana's composite culture and maintaining the grandeur of such events," Shabbir Ali said, after paying a visit to the historic Bibi Ka Alawa at Dabeerpura, offering flowers and 'dhatti' to the Bibi-Ka-Alam-e-Mubarak. He also highlighted the arrangements made by the Congress govt for the smooth and dignified observance of Muharram across the state. He strongly condemned the killing of thousands of innocent people, including women and children, in Gaza by Israel and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. He described the ongoing violence in Gaza as inhumane and said the international community must not remain silent but should unite to stop such atrocities and protect human lives. Hyderabad's Muharram, known for its grandeur and communal harmony, attracts lakhs of people from all faiths who come together to remember the sacrifice of the martyrs of Karbala. Shabbir Ali said the Congress govt stood committed to protecting such rich You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad
New Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NRI forum seeks Centre's help to safely bring back Karnataka students from Iran
BENGALURU/CHIKKABALLAPURA : Following the rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum in Bengaluru wrote to the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday, requesting urgent action to bring back nine Karnataka students from Iran. According to officials, eight students from Alipur in Gauribidanur taluk and one from Bengaluru are stranded in Iran. They had gone there for higher education. The students from Gauribidanur are Habeeb Raza, Shabbir Ali, Ilhan Ali, Irfan Hyder, Raza Abbas, Habeeb Hussain, Nakeer Raza, and Mohammed Hafiz. Another student, Nadeem Hussain, is from Bengaluru. His parents, who live in Bengaluru, contacted the NRI Forum seeking help. Officials from the Higher Education Department said that, according to the Indian Ambassador in Iran, all students are safe. Necessary arrangements are being made to bring them back to India. According to the NRI Forum, the nine students are currently pursuing medical education at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran. Vice-chairperson of the forum Arathi Krishna has is in constant contact with the officials concerned over phone. Hassan Syed, a resident of Gowribidanur, posted on X requesting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Prime Minister's Office to facilitate the evacuation of the students. Speaking to TNIE, he claimed that 15 students, including his sister from Gauribidanur, studying at four different medical universities in Iran, are stranded. He said that he spoke to his sister over the phone. As of Sunday midnight, the Indian Embassy in Iran had safely evacuated all students to a safe location. He added that the remaining students have not registered with the NRI Forum.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong pledges support to AIMPLB in protest against Waqf Bill
Hyderabad: Congress leader and govt advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Sunday assured full support to All India Muslim Personal Law Board ( AIMPLB ) in its ongoing agitation against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Addressing a round table conference titled 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution Movement' in the city, Shabbir Ali said the Congress would back all legal and democratic efforts to safeguard waqf properties and uphold constitutional values. He recalled that Telangana was the first state in the country to officially oppose the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, with a govt-level meeting convened on Aug 19, 2024. "Under chief minister A Revanth Reddy's leadership, the Telangana Congress govt stood with the Muslim community from the very beginning," he said. Shabbir Ali informed the participants that the party was actively pursuing a legal challenge in the Supreme Court and expressed hope that a stay on the new Act would be secured. "This is a battle for justice. This is about protecting constitutional guarantees for minorities," he added. Calling for robust public mobilisation, he suggested the formation of coordination committees at the lowest levels to ensure the success of all agitation programmes led by AIMPLB. He also urged the Board to meet TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and share their programme details, assuring that local Congress leaders would be involved in every step of the movement.
