Congress Unveils Minority Declaration; Pledges Fairer Reservations for Muslims

Hyderabad, Nov 9 (Maxim News): TPCC President Revanth Reddy and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid have released the “Minority Declaration” of Telangana Congress for Assembly Elections. It promises to provide financial upliftment and empowerment – Conduct a caste census within 6 months and ensure fair reservation for Muslim Minorities and other backward classes in jobs, education, and government welfare schemes.

The Congress Minority Declaration promises a Minority Welfare budget of Rs, 4,000 crores along with a dedicated minorities sub-plan. Provide Rs. 1,000 crore per annum to facilitate subsidized loans for jobless minority youth and women. Commitment to Education and Employment Equity. Abdul Kalam Taufa-e-Taleem scheme to provide financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh. Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and other minority youth completing M.Phil and Ph.D. Additionally Rs. 1 lakh upon completion of post-graduation, Rs. 25,000 for graduation Rs. 15,000 for Intermediate Rs. 10,000 for 10th grade.

Promise to establish Telangana sikh Minority Finance Corporation and fill vacancies in minority institutions, conduct special DSC to recruit Urdu medium teachers. Protection of Religious Rights and Culture. The monthly honorarium of Rs. 10,000 to 12,000 per priest from all religions including Imams, Muezzins, Khadims, Pastors, and Granthis.

Amend ‘The Telangana State Minorities Commission Act, 1998′ to make it a permanent body and table its annual report to the state legislative to make suitable changes to policies for minorities’ welfare. Digitalize land and property records of the Waqf Board. Reclaim and re-register encroached properties of the Wakf Board – Protect and allot land for Muslim and Christian Graveyards. Infrastructure and Welfare – To provide a house site and Rs. 5 lakh for the construction of a house for all houseless minority families under Indiramma indlu Scheme. Provide Rs. 1,60,000 to newlywed couples of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and other minorities.

Revitalise SETWIN and skill development training, transform Quli Qutub Shah Development Authority (QQSUDA) to develop infrastructure in the Old City.  (Maxim News)


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