24-Mar-2025 10:32 PM
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Hyderabad, Mar 24 (Reporter) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of neglecting minorities and failing to implement the promises made in its Minority Declaration.
Speaking at an Iftar dinner hosted by the BRS at Telangana Bhavan on the occasion of Ramadan, KTR extended greetings to the Muslim community and participated in prayers during the event.
In a strongly worded speech, KTR contrasted the governance of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) with the current administration, emphasising that under BRS rule, the government supported all religious communities, promoting Ganga-Jamuna Tehzeeb to foster social harmony.
He highlighted initiatives such as the establishment of residential schools for minority students and a pioneering overseas education scheme, which enabled minority youth to study in countries like the USA and UK. He alleged that since Congress took office, these minority welfare programs have been discontinued.
KTR also criticised the Congress government for lacking minority representation in the cabinet, a practice he claimed was unheard of in Telangana’s history.
"Wherever Congress governs in India, minorities have cabinet representation. But in Telangana, for the first time, they have introduced a new culture by excluding minorities from the cabinet," he stated.
Demanding immediate action, KTR called for the implementation of the Minority Declaration, including the strengthening of the Minority Corporation and fulfilling all assurances made to the Muslim community. He warned that the BRS would continue to exert pressure on the Congress government until these commitments were fulfilled.
Announcing plans for intensified protests, KTR stated, "With KCR Garu’s approval, we will soon launch a massive agitation demanding the implementation of these promises. The Congress government must take immediate steps to enforce the Minority Declaration or face strong opposition...////...