On the occasion of National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy addressed a gathering in Hyderabad, urging Muslims to reconsider their support for regional parties. Speaking at the event, Reddy cautioned the Muslim community about the political duplicity of some regional parties, claiming that while they participate in religious celebrations such as Ramzan and wear Sherwanis, their political leaders, when in New Delhi, often align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his policies.
Reddy’s comments were aimed at regional parties, which he accused of exploiting Muslim sentiments for votes, only to later side with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in national politics. “They will wear Sherwani, eat Qubani, and take part in Ramzan celebrations, but in New Delhi, they will join hands with Modi,” Reddy said, highlighting what he described as a contradiction between their local posturing and national political affiliations.
The Chief Minister also spoke on the ideological divide within India, contrasting what he referred to as the “Modi Parivaar” and the “Gandhi Parivaar.” Reddy criticized the BJP, particularly its leadership under Modi, for fostering division and discord in the country. In contrast, he praised the Congress Party, especially the legacy of the Gandhi family, for their role in promoting national unity.
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“It was the Gandhi family’s legacy, and visionaries like Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who introduced educational policies to empower all sections of society,” Reddy said. He emphasized that the Congress Party remains committed to providing equitable opportunities for all communities, particularly minorities.
Referring to the Congress Party’s long-standing support for minority welfare, Reddy rejected the idea of reducing Muslims to mere electoral constituents. “We regard the Muslim community as brothers, as family,” he declared, stressing that the Congress is focused on more than just winning votes—it is dedicated to uplifting and empowering minorities in India.
Reddy also addressed the issue of representation, acknowledging that no Muslim currently holds a ministerial position in the state government due to the outcomes of recent elections. However, he pointed to the steps the government has taken to ensure that Muslims are represented in other significant political roles. “While no Muslim member holds a ministerial position, the government has taken initiatives by including Shabbir Ali as a government advisor and Amir Ali Khan as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC),” he said.
In another first, Reddy highlighted the inclusion of a minority officer in the Chief Minister’s Office, a significant development not seen since the tenure of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy. This step, according to Reddy, underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of minority communities and ensuring their voices are heard at the highest levels of governance.
Reddy’s remarks reflect the Congress Party’s attempt to reassert itself as a party of inclusion and social justice, particularly in the face of growing regional and national political challenges.
As the Chief Minister continues to champion policies for minority welfare, his speech on National Education Day served as both a reminder of the party’s historical contributions to India’s democratic fabric and a call to action for Muslims to align with a party that stands for national unity and equitable progress.
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