Hyderabad: Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir called for unity and protection of the state’s Ganga-Jamuni culture at Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in Nizamabad on Wednesday.
Shabbir Ali urged people to rise above differences of caste, religion, language and region. He said Telangana’s tradition of communal harmony must reach future generations.
Thousands of Muslims, youth, Congress leaders and workers joined the Milad-un-Nabi procession. The procession began from Quilla Road in Nizamabad city.
Later, Shabbir Ali and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud attended programmes at Jubilee Hotel. They also addressed a public meeting near Quilla Road and Nehru Park.
Shabbir Ali extended Milad-un-Nabi greetings to the Muslim community. He said the occasion should renew commitment to peace, compassion, patience, brotherhood and humanity.
“True humanity lies in respecting another person as a human being, treating others with love and extending support to one another in times of difficulty,” he said.
The Government Advisor appealed to people not to let caste, religious or regional differences divide society. He said Telangana had a long tradition of communities sharing their joys and difficulties.
Ganga-Jamuni culture reflects Telangana’s shared heritage
Shabbir Ali said the state’s Ganga-Jamuni culture represents coexistence and harmony among different communities. He called on citizens to protect and strengthen the tradition.
According to him, the tradition developed over generations and reflects Telangana’s shared social heritage. Every citizen, he said, has a responsibility to pass this harmony to future generations.
The Government Advisor also said Prophet Mohammed’s teachings remained relevant to society as a whole. He highlighted peace, mercy, tolerance, brotherhood and concern for fellow human beings.
Highlighting the Congress party’s secular philosophy, Shabbir Ali said the party supports equal treatment and opportunities for citizens. He said this applies regardless of caste, religion, language or region.
He added that secularism was a core Congress principle rather than merely a political slogan. The Telangana government, he said, was working to ensure peace and dignity for all citizens.
Welfare and development across all sections remained a key government objective, he said. Lasting social and economic progress, he added, required peace and mutual respect.
Mahesh Kumar Goud also addressed the gathering. He said Prophet Mohammed’s message of peace, brotherhood and humanitarian values remained relevant to society.
He expressed hope that people across Telangana would continue to live peacefully and maintain fraternity. Goud also urged people to practise love, peace, brotherhood and humanity.
The celebrations drew a large turnout in Nizamabad. Congress leaders, workers and youth joined members of the Muslim community during the procession and programmes.
The event reflected Nizamabad’s tradition of communal harmony. Leaders said religious occasions should strengthen peace, social responsibility and respect for all communities.
Among those present were Telangana Urdu Academy Chairman Taher Bin Hamdan, Rythu Commission member Gadugu Gangadhar and NUDA Chairman Kesha Venu. Shekhar Goud, Narala Ratnakar, Javed Akram and Quddus also attended.
Corporators Sajjad Raheel, Naeem Sharan, Abdul Kareem, Abud Bin Handan, Anwar and Mohammed Ahmed participated. Co-option member Mahender Singh, Asif and Waheed were also present.
Milad Committee president Shoaib Raza, Mohammed Abbu Raza, Rashid Raja, Mujahid Khan, Papa Khan, Javed Khan, Qayyum, Shabbir Razzaq and Zafar also participated.
Youth Congress president Moin, Sami, Riazuddin, Safdar, Afroz Khan, Sadiq Sohail, Shaik Mahboob, Parvez and Eesa attended the celebrations. Muslim religious leaders, Congress functionaries, public representatives and youth leaders were also present.
