Telugu Desam Party by releasing an exemplary Muslim plan has given a new challenge to Indian political parties. TDP supremo Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu showered sops on Muslim minority and announced a budget of Rs 2500 crore if it comes to power. Addressing the party’s Minority Convention at NTR Trust Bhawan Mr. Naidu announced a Minorities Sub-Plan on par with BC sub plan under which he promised eight per cent quota for Muslims in politics, education, employment and annual budget.
Naidu announced that the TDP would give tickets to 24 candidates belonging to minority communities during the next assembly elections. He also promised that he would personally ensure the victory of at least 15 candidates across the State. Besides this Mr. Naidu also announced 10 percent reservation to Muslims in education sector.
Politburo member Mr. Zahed Ali Khan, Former MP SM Lal Jaan Pasha, general secretary TDP Mr. Ahmed Shareef, former minister N Md Farooq, former chairman Waqf Board Alhaj Mohammed Saleem, Mr. Ameer Babu, Mr. Ali Masqati, Mr. M A Salam, Mr. Younus Ikbani, Mr. M. A Hakeem, Mr. S A Aleem, Mr. Shahbaz Ahmed Khan, Mr. Ali bin Sayeed Alkatmi and other TDP leaders were also present at the convention.
Mr. Naidu announced that Urdu classes will be arranged in every school where atleast 20 students wish to learn Urdu. Besides this he announced interest free loans to Muslim women upto 50000 rupees. He promised that Waqf properties will be retrieved. All the imams and muezzin of all the masajid of the state will be paid monthly salary of 3000 and 5000 respectively. He said TDP will ensure scholarships to students studying in religious madrasas and also promised to establish banks under interest free Islamic banking system. He also promised that TDP would not interfere with the Muslim Personal law. TDP supremo also announced an aid of 50000 rupees for Muslim girl’s marriage.
He also promised the implementation of recommendations of Justice Sachar and Justice Ranganath Mishra Commissions. He said a separate Muslim Empowerment Policy would be framed for the socio-economic development of the community.
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