The campaign launched by SCs, STs, BCs and Muslim Front for 12% reservation for the Muslims gained support from Chairman of Telangana Joint Action Committee, Prof. Kodanda Ram, Chairman of Telangana Resource Center, Mr. M. Veda Kumar, Capt. Pandu Rangareddy, Dr. Chiranjeevi, Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Maulana Syed Taiq Qadri and others.
Prof. Kodandaram told that 12% reservation is the democratic right of the Muslim. It is the responsibility of the Govt. in power to give this right to the grief ridden Muslim community. He further said that providing 12% reservation to the Muslims is the promise made by TRS during Telangana movement. By offering 12% reservation to the Muslims, a lot of changes in Educational and Employment fields could take place. He also demanded to take serious steps for giving the status of second official language to Urdu.
Mr. Veda Kumar told that it is the responsibility of the Govt. of Telangana to give 12% reservation to Muslim. He mentioned that during the Andhra rule injustices were meted out to the Muslims on the large scale. He alleged that Andhra rulers deprived the Muslims of their language and employment opportunities. The fundamental purpose of Telangana movement is to eradicate injustice. TRS has promised in its election manifesto that it would provide 12% reservation to Muslims which would be implemented.
Dr. Chiranjeevi also supported the move for 12% reservation to Muslims. He said that by providing reservation to Muslims, their lost dignity could be restored.
Capt. Pandu Rangareddy told that the Muslims ruled Telangana for centuries but they have never deprived any section of society but the Andhra rulers targeted the Muslims and their properties were destroyed.
Maulana Syed Tariq Qadri, Mr. Mujahid Hashmi and other promised that they would support the movement for providing 12% reservation to the Muslims.
–Siasat News