The government is committed to the welfare of minorities. Rajya Sabha Minister K. Achennaidu emphasized the government's dedication to minority welfare during an iftar event held in Hyderabad on March 18, 2026. The gathering, organized by the Andhra Pradesh Minority Welfare Department, took place at a private function hall on Jadeepur Road. Speaking at the event, Achennaidu highlighted ongoing efforts to develop Jama Masjid and assured that the state budget allocates annual funds for minority welfare, including honorariums, education, and healthcare initiatives. Collector Swarnil Dinakar extended greetings for Ramadan, while MLA Gondu Shankar reiterated the government's role as a minority-focused administration. Attendees included Assistant Collector Prithviraj Kumar, Deputy Revenue Officer Lakshman Murthy, Revenue Officer Sai Prathyush, Minority Welfare Department official Mahbubur Rahman, and Muslim community leaders such as S.K. Nizam, Bahadur Bashah, Mahmud Yasmin, and Haji Amirul Islam. The event also featured discussions on promoting normal deliveries, infrastructure development through central and state funds, job opportunities for youth via a job calendar, and support for unemployed individuals. Additional news highlights included a youth fatality from a road accident, arrests related to sexual assault, and a murder case involving alcohol-fueled violence.#jama_masjid #rajya_sabha_minister #andhra_pradesh_minority_welfare_department #jadeepur_road #minority_welfare_department
