SIR: After Revanth Reddy, Azhar raises concerns of voter deletions

Briefing the media persons following his ‘Prajalatho Mukhamukhi’ (Face-to-Face) grievance redressal programme at Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday, he voiced apprehensions that the process may erase Muslim voters from the electoral rolls, drawing parallels to alleged election-voter strategies used in West Bengal and Bihar by the ruling NDA in the Centre.

He urged voters from the minority community to actively protect and verify their names during door-to-door enumeration of SIR. The minister praised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s administration for prioritising the welfare of the poor. He dismissed recent criticisms and corruption allegations from the opposition BRS, calling them entirely baseless.

The Face-to-Face initiative resumed after a hiatus of several months to allow citizens and party workers to present their issues directly to cabinet ministers. During the session, the minister received over 200 applications from the public regarding diverse local issues. He interacted with citizens and coordinated with on-site officials, immediately resolving around 50 petitions following discussions with the district collector.

Later during the day, the minister visited the historic Bibi-Ka-Alawa in Dabeerpura to review civic and security arrangements for the upcoming Muharram commemorations. He directed officials from the GHMC, water works, and sanitation departments to ensure flawless public utility services with zero room for complaints. Besides Bibi Ka Alawa, Azharuddin also inspected other prominent religious sites in the old city including Ashur Khana Khidmat-e-Rasool, Azakhana-e-Tashreehat, and Bashiyyah Ashur Khana to oversee ongoing restoration works.