The Congress party in Hyderabad has announced a series of events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of introducing Muslim reservation in undivided Andhra Pradesh. These celebrations will culminate in a grand event on August 25.
During a press conference at Gandhi Bhavan on Sunday, Hyderabad DCC President Mohammed Waliullah Sameer and senior leader Mateen Shareef spoke about how the reservation policy has transformed lives. They explained that since 2004-05, the Congress party has provided a four percent quota in jobs and education, benefiting nearly 20 lakh poor Muslims.
Despite facing legal challenges, the policy has significantly improved the lives of many poor families over the past two decades. As part of the celebrations, the Congress party will launch campaigns at the grassroots level, in mainstream media, and on social media.
These campaigns will feature interactive sessions with beneficiaries of the reservation policy in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Hundreds of success stories will be highlighted. On August 25, a major event will take place with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy as the chief guest. The event will include a documentary, a photo exhibition, and participation from top Congress leaders and Muslim representatives from across the country. More details about the events will be shared soon.
Sameer Waliullah emphasized that despite ongoing legal challenges, the policy has benefited nearly 20 lakh Muslims in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He also highlighted the contributions of Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir, who was elected as an MLA in 1989 and initiated the drive for Muslim reservation.
Due to the four percent reservation, the Muslim community has seen significant advancements. Nearly 14,000-15,000 doctors, over five lakh engineers, and many other graduates have emerged from professional courses. Despite facing numerous legal and political battles, the Congress party and Shabbir Ali have tirelessly fought to secure and protect Muslim reservation.
