Graduate MLC Elections | Hyderabad, Nov.4: Representatives of nearly 15 minority educational institutions have responded positively to Congress’s appeal for the Graduate MLC elections. They assured senior Congress leader Mohammed Ali Shabbir that they would consider supporting party candidates.
The meeting took place at Shabbir Ali’s Jubilee Hills residence on Wednesday evening. AICC Secretary Sachin Sawant and TPCC Senior Vice-President Zafar Javeed also attended.
The discussions focused on securing support for Sama Rammohan Reddy and Ramreddy Sarvotham Reddy. They are contesting from the Mahabubnagar-Ranga Reddy-Hyderabad and Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda graduates’ constituencies, respectively.
Several minority institution heads attended the meeting. They included Zafar Javeed of M.J. College, Mujahid Alam Khan of Anwar-ul-Uloom College and Syed Basha Mohiuddin of Lords Engineering College.
Others included Mohammed Qayyum of Presidency College, Mohd Ghouse of Azad College of Engineering and Mohammed Habeeb of MRM College. Mohammed Anwar, Director of M.S. Junior College, also attended. Candidate Sama Rammohan Reddy was present.
Graduate MLC Elections | Shabbir Ali Highlights Congress’s Contribution to Minority Education
Shabbir Ali urged institutional managements to reach thousands of graduates associated with their colleges. He appealed to them to encourage alumni to support Congress candidates.
He said minority institutions could play a significant role through their extensive alumni networks. Their support, he added, could strengthen Congress prospects in both constituencies.
Recalling previous Congress governments, Shabbir Ali highlighted the administration of former Chief Minister Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. He said government encouragement and approvals helped establish hundreds of minority educational institutions.
These included medical, engineering and other professional colleges. He said the institutions expanded access to professional education for economically disadvantaged students.
He also highlighted fee reimbursement, scholarships and other educational assistance schemes. According to him, these measures helped thousands pursue higher education.
Shabbir Ali also cited the four per cent reservation for socially and educationally backward Muslims. He claimed nearly 22 lakh Muslims across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh benefited through education and employment opportunities.
He said Hyderabad and neighbouring districts witnessed significant benefits. Thousands of minority students became doctors, engineers, teachers and other professionals.
Referring to the present government, Shabbir Ali praised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s commitment to minority education. He said the government would strengthen infrastructure and address institutional challenges.
He urged institutional managements to consider Congress’s contribution while deciding their electoral support. He described the MLC elections as an opportunity to acknowledge policies supporting minority education.
Sachin Sawant Links Elections to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ Campaign
AICC Secretary Sachin Sawant said the Graduate MLC elections had gained national political significance. He linked the contests to Rahul Gandhi’s campaign against alleged electoral irregularities.
Sawant accused the BJP and RSS of attempting to manipulate elections. He said educated voters had a responsibility to protect constitutional values and democratic institutions.
He said Rahul Gandhi’s campaign sought to defend voting rights, particularly those of vulnerable communities. These included minorities, Dalits and backward classes.
Sawant argued that victories in both graduates’ constituencies would send a political message. He said such an outcome would strengthen the Congress campaign against alleged electoral manipulation.
Referring to recent graduates’ and teachers’ constituency elections in northern states, Sawant claimed the BJP had suffered setbacks. He said these results reflected dissatisfaction among sections of educated voters.
He appealed to institutional heads to contact their alumni personally. He urged them to explain the elections’ significance and encourage voting for Congress candidates.
During the meeting, institutional representatives also raised administrative difficulties affecting their colleges. They sought the Telangana Government’s intervention to resolve pending issues.
Sawant and Shabbir Ali assured them that they would raise the concerns with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. They also promised to approach the concerned departments for early resolution.
The representatives appreciated Shabbir Ali’s initiative and responded positively to the appeal. They said they would consider extending electoral cooperation and encouraging alumni to support Congress candidates.
Sama Rammohan Reddy offered to act as a bridge between educational institutions and the State Government. He promised to help address their concerns and facilitate solutions.
He also urged managements to encourage alumni to register as voters. He called on them to mobilise support for Congress candidates in the forthcoming Graduate MLC elections.
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