Muslim leaders of Congress staged sit-in at Gandhi Bhawan, demanding justice to Muslims in distribution of tickets. Muslims of Khammam shouted slogans against Renuka Chaudhri and demanded ticket to Younus Sultan.
Present on the occasion were Pradesh Congress Minority Department Convenor Mr. Mir Hadi Ali, Secretary Pradesh Congress Committee Mr. Mohammed Ismail Husain, Mr. Mohammed Osman, Mr. Mohammed Jahangir, Mr. Ismailur Rab Ansari, Mr. Khaja Zakiruddin, Mr. Khaja Ghyasuddin, Mr. Mohammed Amjad, Mr. Mohammed Meraj Khan, Mr. Aejaz Khan and others. They demanded justice to Muslims in distribution of party tickets.
Addressing the protest sit-in the leaders claimed that Muslims have always supported Congress. Congress came to power in 2004 and 2009 only with the support of Muslims, however Muslims were always discriminated in distribution of tickets.
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