Congress has delivered real empowerment for minorities, say Telangana Muslim leaders
Hyderabad: Senior Muslim leaders within the Telangana Congress on Thursday pushed back hard against criticism from opposition parties, asserting that the Congress is the only party in the state with a serious, proven commitment to minority empowerment. Speaking at Gandhi Bhavan, they highlighted key welfare initiatives and budget allocations that, they said, reflect not just intent, but delivery.
In their first joint media interaction since being elevated, newly appointed TPCC Vice Presidents Nawab Mujahed Alam Khan and Afser Yousuf Zai, along with General Secretaries Mohammed Abdul Faheem, Mohammed Asaduddin, Rahmath Hussain, and Mohammed Sabir Ali, framed the Congress government’s minority outreach as historic in scope and substance.
The meeting was coordinated by TPCC spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin, who said the party’s legacy of secularism and rights protection was now being matched by aggressive budgetary and political action. “Under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, minorities are not just being promised change – they’re seeing it happen. The Rs 840 crore allocated to minority self-employment alone marks a watershed,” he said.
Nizamuddin argued that young Muslims in particular, who had felt alienated and voiceless under the previous administration, were now engaging with governance again. “This is real political and economic inclusion – not lip service,” he said.
TPCC leaders pointed to the landmark Rs 3,591 crore allocated for Minority Welfare in the 2025–26 state budget as a clear signal of where the Congress stands. “No government before this has committed resources at this scale for the long-term upliftment of our community,” said Mujahed Alam Khan, adding that such measures go far beyond symbolism.
Afser Yousuf Zai cited the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme’s Rs 840 crore self-employment provision as a national first. “This is not about announcements – it’s about enabling thousands of young people to become self-reliant. That’s what empowerment looks like,” he said.
The leaders reeled off a list of schemes – from free fine rice and subsidised LPG cylinders to the revival of Indiramma housing and 200 units of free power – that, they said, prove the Congress government’s inclusive approach. “These benefits are reaching minorities because for once, we’re not being treated as an afterthought or a vote bank,” said Mohammed Abdul Faheem.
Responding to opposition attacks, the leaders dismissed them as desperate attempts to derail a government that is gaining traction among marginalised groups. “What they call propaganda, we call delivery. And the people can see the difference,” said Mohammed Asaduddin.
They also stressed the state’s firm stance on maintaining communal harmony. “Revanth Reddy’s government has made it clear – any attempt to disturb peace will be dealt with swiftly,” said Rahmath Hussain, referring to recent crackdowns on communal provocations.
As the session drew to a close, the leaders called on Telangana’s Muslims to stay unified and reject divisive narratives. “This is not the era of symbolic representation. This is the era of real power-sharing. And under Congress, minorities are finally finding their voice,” said Mohammed Sabir Ali.