Congress Government Aims to Empower Muslim Youth in Telangana: Amer Ali Khan

Hyderabad, July 9, 2024 – Mr. Amer Ali Khan, News Editor, Siasat on Tuesday expressed his determination to help one lakh Muslim youth secure jobs in Telangana. During the five-year term of the Congress government in Telangana, at least one lakh will be fully represented in employment initiatives, he said. He emphasized that the government would address the long-standing issues faced by economically disadvantaged Muslims.

Mr. Amer Ali Khan was addressing a meeting of economically backward Muslims of Telangana on July 9, organized by Sancharm Muslim Teegala Sangham at Media Plus Auditorium. Prof. Anwar Khan presided over the meeting, which was attended by Saeed Khan, Muhammad Salim, Imam Pasha, Adnan Qamar, Iqbal Qureshi, Dr. Syed Fazil Hussain Parvez, and other prominent figures.

Muslims from the 14 most economically backward classes hailing from various regions of Telangana participated in this meeting, Mr. Amer Ali Khan highlighted the severe poverty among these communities, noting that despite 75 years of independence, many Muslims continue to struggle with essential amenities and basic issues. He pointed out that 95% of Muslims are facing difficulties and that there is a need to rise up and address these challenges.

Mr. Amer Ali Khan emphasized the importance of reviewing the Zakat system to ensure it reaches the rightful beneficiaries and suggested that wealth should be divided more equitably. He noted that in other communities, even wealthy families use caste certificates for education and employment opportunities, while many Muslims in India feel ashamed to do so.

He urged Muslim youth to actively pursue opportunities for various posts such as police constable and teacher and to participate in examinations conducted by the Public Service Commission. He assured that necessary training and coaching would be provided for candidates in various fields. He also suggested conducting district-wise and neighborhood-wise surveys to ensure accurate representation in government statistics and budget allocations.

Pointing out the grant of interest-free loan banks by Jamaat-e-Islami, he encouraged the community to utilize it. He assured that he will represent the government to elevate the most backward Muslims from poverty and improve their education and employment prospects.

Community representatives from various districts, including Adilabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Siddipet, Karimnagar, Mahbubnagar, and others, voiced their concerns and shared their problems. They criticized the previous BRS government for unfulfilled promises and highlighted the biased loan distribution by the Minority Finance Corporation.

Mr. Qasim Pasha emphasized the need to implement the protections promised in the Minority Declaration by the Congress and called for alternative job arrangements for communities that have lost their traditional professions. Mr. Iqbal Qureshi suggested a struggle to obtain caste certificates and demanded the establishment of Anti-Graduate Training Centers in every district headquarters to equip minority youth with necessary training for government jobs.

Editor of Gawah Weekly Dr Syed Fazil Hussain Parvez, also addressed the gathering, and Saeed Khan proposed a vote of thanks.