Hyderabad: Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin urged graduates and young voters to support Congress in MLC elections in the Hyderabad–Rangareddy–Mahabubnagar constituency. He called for greater voter enrolment and coordinated efforts to secure victory for party candidate Sama Ram Mohan Reddy.
Addressing an election preparatory meeting at Red Rose Function Hall on Thursday, Azharuddin stressed the importance of every election. He urged Congress leaders and workers to begin preparations immediately, with priority given to registering eligible graduate voters.
The Minister said the Congress government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, had taken several decisions benefiting young people. He also highlighted opportunities being provided to youth within the party and legislative institutions.
Azharuddin seeks support for Congress in MLC elections
Azharuddin called upon graduates and young voters to strengthen the Congress government in Telangana through their electoral participation. He said the party represented every section of society and remained committed to public welfare.
Moreover, he asked party leaders to communicate the state government’s development and welfare initiatives effectively. The Minister emphasised that Congress workers should explain government programmes and policies to graduates across the constituency.
He also urged party representatives to strengthen coordination at different organisational levels ahead of polling. According to Azharuddin, the government’s initiatives for young people deserved greater attention during the election campaign.
Graduate voter enrolment given priority
Azharuddin said registering eligible graduates should form a central part of the party’s election preparations. He directed Congress leaders and workers to prioritise enrolment before intensifying their campaign activities.
Furthermore, he stressed that every election required serious preparation and participation from the party organisation. He called for sustained efforts to mobilise eligible voters across the Hyderabad–Rangareddy–Mahabubnagar Graduates’ constituency.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of cooperation between senior leaders and grassroots workers. He said the party’s organisational strength would play an important role in its election preparations.
Azharuddin said Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had selected Sama Ram Mohan Reddy as the Congress candidate for the MLC election. He described the candidate as young and dynamic and urged party workers to support his campaign.
Additionally, he called upon Congress leaders at every level to work with dedication to secure the candidate’s victory. The Minister expressed confidence in the party’s experienced leadership and strong organisational network.
He said the Telangana government was making significant efforts towards the state’s development. Azharuddin assured party workers that he would provide all possible assistance to strengthen the election campaign.
He added that senior Congress leaders were also prepared to contribute to the party’s electoral efforts. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Government Advisor V. Hanmanth Rao attended the meeting.
MLAs G. Vinod, Sri Ganesh and Naveen Yadav also participated. Additionally, MPs Anil Kumar Yadav and Mallu Ravi were present at the programme. TMREIS Vice-Chairman and President Faheem Qureshi, Congress Whip Balmuri Venkat and TSMFC Chairman Ubaidulla Kotwal attended the gathering.
Several other senior Congress leaders also participated in the preparatory meeting. The discussions focused on graduate voter enrolment, organisational coordination and securing support for Congress in MLC elections.