Nellore: Urban Development Minister P. Narayana, who is aspiring to contest from Nellore city seat in 2019 elections, faced a piquant situation when some elders vrom the Muslim community requested him to allot the seat to Nellore Mayor SK Abdul Aziz.
The proposal came when the minister visited Jamia Noorul Huda Arabic College in Nellore along with the Mayor on Saturday.
The elders said the move would induce confidence towards TD among their community. They added that Aziz is effectively taking the welfare programmes of TD to the doorsteps of beneficiaries and it is high time for the party to recognise his services.
The minister gave a patient hearing to the Muslims and simply said that he will examine their proposal. Reacting to the plea of his community elders, Mr Aziz said they are putting him in an embarrassing situation with such recommendations.
In a lighter vein that Narayana is his guru (Teacher) and he knew what is best for him.
Meanwhile Mr Narayana promised to consider the appeal of the Arabic College management to construct toilets and give facelift to the College.
Those present include Vice president of Jamiat Ulema E Hind Moulana Iliyaz, Arabic College manager Mufti Abdul Waheb, Bara Shaheed Edga Imam Abubacker Afrasi, community elders Moyinuddeen, Shaik Ahmed, Nanne Saheb, Khajavali and Sayyed Sami were present among others.
