I have not decided to name Hajj Bhavan after Tippu: Minister Zameer
Bengaluru, June 25: Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan said that in view of the state budget, he held a discussion with the elected representatives of the community and no political issues were discussed.
Speaking to reporters after holding a meeting with the MLAs and MPs of the minority communities at a private hotel here on Monday, the Minister said that last time, Rs 3150 crore funds were reserved for minority welfare. This time it was decided to submit a proposal for more funds. Development of Urdu schools, appointment of Kannada teachers to Urdu schools, improving the PDS system and other issues were discussed, he said.
“I have not decided to name Haj Bhawan after Tipu Sultan. In spite of it, it is being made a big issue. When I was holding a meeting related to Haj department, the officials brought to my notice about the demand of religious heads and community people to name Haj Bhawan after Tipu Sultan. At that time, I have clarified them that I would discuss the issue with the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Legislative Party heads, Opposition leaders and others and take them into confidence before taking any decision”, he said.
He has got the suggestion of the BJP leaders who advised to name the Hajj Bhavan after former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. First BS Yeddyurappa had given the grant for the Bhavan and later, DV Sadananda Gowda laid the foundation stone. So, the Bhavan was completed with the contribution of BJP leaders, he said.
Urban Development Minister UT Khader, former central minister Rehman Khan, MLAs NA Haris, Raheem Khan, Kaneez Fathima, Rajya Sabha Member Naseer Husein, MLCs Abdul Zabbar, BM Farooq, Minority Commission president Naseer Ahmed, Minority Department secretary Muhammad Mohseen, Minority Directorate director Akram Pasha and others were present.
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J&K polls: Amit Shah arrives in Jammu ahead of Saturday's hectic campaigning
Jammu (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday night ahead of the hectic day-long campaigning on Saturday during which he will address five public rallies in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Shah arrived here from Delhi and drove straight to the State Guest house, a senior BJP leader said.
Shah will fly to Poonch early tomorrow morning and address the first of four rallies in Mendhar followed by Surankote in Poonch district, he added.
Shah is scheduled to address rallies in Thanamandi and Rajouri followed by Akhnoor in Jammu.
He is also expected to hold a rally in the Nowshera constituency in support of Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday.
