Shabbir Ali calls for unity, protection of Ganga-Jamuni culture at Milad celebrations
Hyderabad: Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir called for collective efforts to protect the State’s Ganga-Jamuni culture and preserve its tradition of religious harmony.
Addressing Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in Nizamabad on Wednesday, Shabbir Ali urged people to rise above differences of caste, religion, language and region.
He said respect for fellow human beings, compassion and support during difficult times formed the core of Prophet Mohammed’s message.
Therefore, he urged people to follow these values in their daily lives and maintain harmony across communities.
Shabbir Ali said Telangana’s strength lay in different faiths and communities living together peacefully. He said preserving this harmony for future generations was a collective responsibility.
Thousands of Muslims, youth, Congress leaders and workers joined the Milad-un-Nabi procession from Quilla Road in Nizamabad.
Later, Shabbir Ali and TPCC president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud attended programmes at Jubilee Hotel on Quilla Road and a public meeting near Quilla Road and Nehru Park.
Extending greetings to the Muslim community, Shabbir Ali said the occasion should renew commitment to peace, compassion, patience, brotherhood and humanity.
“True humanity lies in respecting another person as a human being, treating others with love and extending support to one another in times of difficulty,” he said.
Ganga-Jamuni culture reflects Telangana’s shared heritage
Shabbir Ali appealed to people not to allow caste, religious or regional differences to divide society. Instead, he called for greater unity among communities.
He said Telangana had historically fostered a culture of coexistence. People from different faiths and communities had shared their joys and difficulties, he said.
In this context, the Government Advisor stressed that the Ganga-Jamuni culture represented Telangana’s tradition of coexistence and cultural harmony.
He called for sustained efforts to protect and strengthen the tradition. He also said its values should reach future generations.
“This tradition of unity did not develop overnight. Telangana has inherited a rich culture of people living together beyond caste and religious divisions. It is the responsibility of every citizen to ensure that this harmony is passed on to future generations,” he said.
Shabbir Ali said Prophet Mohammed’s teachings remained relevant to society as a whole. In particular, he referred to peace, mercy, tolerance, brotherhood and concern for fellow human beings.
He also highlighted the Congress party’s secular philosophy. According to Shabbir Ali, the party remained committed to treating citizens equally, irrespective of caste, religion, language or region.
Moreover, he said secularism was a fundamental principle guiding the Congress rather than merely a political slogan.
“The Congress believes that every citizen deserves equal respect and opportunities without discrimination based on caste, religion, language or region. This has always been our policy and commitment,” he said.
At the same time, Shabbir Ali said the Telangana government was working to create conditions in which every citizen could live peacefully and with dignity.
He added that welfare and development for all sections without discrimination remained a fundamental objective of the State government.
Similarly, social and economic progress could be sustained only when peace, mutual respect and harmony prevailed among communities.
Milad celebrations draw thousands in Nizamabad
Mahesh Kumar Goud also addressed the gathering. He said Prophet Mohammed’s message of peace, brotherhood and humanitarian values remained relevant to society.
He expressed hope that people across Telangana would continue to live peacefully and fraternally.
Further, he said stronger religious harmony, mutual respect and unity would contribute to social progress.
He urged people to practise the values of love, peace, brotherhood and humanity preached by Prophet Mohammed.
The celebrations drew a large turnout in Nizamabad. Congress leaders, workers and youth joined the procession along with members of the Muslim community.
The leaders said the gathering reflected Nizamabad’s tradition of communal harmony. They also stressed that religious occasions should reinforce peace, social responsibility and respect for all communities.
Among those who participated were Telangana Urdu Academy Chairman Taher Bin Hamdan, Rythu Commission member Gadugu Gangadhar, NUDA Chairman Kesha Venu, Shekhar Goud, Narala Ratnakar, Javed Akram, Quddus and Haroon.
Corporators Sajjad Raheel, Naeem Sharan, Abdul Kareem, Abud Bin Handan, Anwar and Mohammed Ahmed also attended. Co-option member Mahender Singh, Asif and Waheed were present.
Milad Committee president Shoaib Raza, Mohammed Abbu Raza, Rashid Raja, Mujahid Khan, Papa Khan, Javed Khan, Qayyum, Shabbir Razzaq and Zafar were among the organisers and participants.
Youth Congress president Moin, Sami, Riazuddin, Safdar, Afroz Khan, Sadiq Sohail, Shaik Mahboob, Parvez and Eesa also attended.
Muslim religious leaders, Congress functionaries, public representatives, youth leaders, workers and people from different sections of society participated in the celebrations.