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Mr. Amjed Ullah Khan, Spokesman of Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), strongly condemned the Congress Government in Telangana for what he termed as a systematic betrayal of minorities, exposing the glaring gap between tall promises and ground reality in the implementation of minority welfare schemes.
Mr. Khan stated that the Congress party had come to power in December 2023 with a bold assurance of allocating Rs. 5,000 crore annually for minority welfare, but the figures presented in successive budgets clearly expose the government’s failure. “The allocation of Rs. 3,591 crore in 2025-26 and Rs. 3,769 crore in 2026-27 falls short of the promised commitment, proving that minorities have been misled,” he said.
He further pointed out that even these allocations are misleading, as substantial portions are clubbed under general schemes like Rajiv Yuva Vikasam, which are not exclusively meant for minorities. “If these inflated figures are excluded, the actual allocation for minorities is far lower than what is being projected,” he asserted.
Highlighting the poor utilisation of funds, Mr. Khan expressed serious concern that in 2024-25, against a revised estimate of Rs. 2,150.78 crore, only Rs. 793.79 crore was spent — a shocking utilisation rate of just 37%. “This means more than Rs. 1,350 crore meant for minority welfare remained unspent, reflecting sheer negligence and lack of political will,” he said.
He criticised the government for failing to translate allocations into real benefits, particularly for unemployed minority youth. “Despite claims of allocating funds under employment schemes, not a single rupee in meaningful financial assistance or loans has reached deserving minority youth,” he said, adding that symbolic measures like distribution of sewing machines cannot substitute real empowerment.
Mr. Khan also raised alarm over delays in scholarship disbursement, stating that students are being pushed into distress due to non-release of funds under pre-matric, post-matric, and overseas scholarship schemes. He strongly objected to the drastic reduction in tuition fee reimbursement allocation from Rs. 300 crore to Rs. 100 crore, calling it a direct blow to minority students’ future.
While significant funds have been shown for institutions like TMREIS, Mr. Khan said the ground reality reflects poor infrastructure, lack of hostel facilities, and inadequate academic support. “Allocations on paper mean nothing if students continue to suffer in substandard conditions,” he remarked.
He further criticised the government for failing to fulfil key promises made in its Minority Declaration, including:
1) No implementation of Abdul Kalam Taufa-e-Taleem
2) No enhancement in honorarium for Imams and Muezzins
3) No increase in Shaadi Mubarak assistance
4) No establishment of a Minorities Sub-Plan
“Not even half of the allocated funds are being utilised, and there is no transparency or accountability in implementation. This is one of the lowest levels of spending on minorities in recent years,” he stated.
Mr. Amjed Ullah Khan demanded that the government:
1) Fulfil its promise of Rs. 4,000 crore exclusive allocation for minorities
2) Ensure 100% utilisation of funds
3) Release scholarships and financial assistance on time
4) Introduce a dedicated Minorities Sub-Plan with legal backing
5) Maintain transparency and regular monitoring of all schemes.
He warned that continued neglect and underutilisation of funds would further marginalise minority communities socio-economically.
“Minorities were promised empowerment and dignity, but what they are receiving today is neglect and deception. The Congress Government must immediately correct its course and ensure that every rupee allocated in the name of minorities reaches the intended beneficiaries,” he concluded.
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