Congress leader backs minority education, documentation initiatives in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Congress Committee president Syed Khalid Saifullah extended political support to minority education support initiatives, calling them vital for socio-economic empowerment in Telangana.

Saifullah spoke at the launch of a Scholarship Helpline and Consultation Programme organised by Hyderabad-based NGO ASEEM at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Lakdikapul. The programme aims to help minorities access government entitlements through legal guidance, scholarship assistance and correction of official records.

The Congress leader said he did not have administrative authority to approve welfare schemes. However, he pledged to use his political position to raise community demands with the government. “You don’t get what you deserve; you get what you negotiate,” he said, urging leaders to build pressure through sustained engagement.

He welcomed ASEEM’s proposal to conduct documentation drives in Karimnagar and Nizamabad. Saifullah said such drives were essential to help beneficiaries qualify for central and State welfare schemes. He also offered to connect the NGO with key ministers and officials.

Minority education support to get Congress network backing

To strengthen outreach, Saifullah offered the Congress party’s organisational network for field-level support. He said the party could mobilise workers across Hyderabad’s five Assembly constituencies — Charminar, Bahadurpura, Yakutpura, Malakpet and Chandrayangutta.

These segments cover 44 municipal divisions and around 1,500 polling booths. Saifullah said party workers could assist communities if ASEEM provided training on documentation and scheme access.

“Our Hyderabad office will be available,” he said. “If you train our workers, they will help people on the ground.” He also assured technical support, including digital tools, if required.

The event marked a key milestone in ASEEM’s efforts to help minority communities claim their rights through legal aid, advocacy and direct engagement with institutions.