Speaking at a felicitation programme organized by Muslim Central Committee in Mangalore on Sunday, Mr. Rai said that the Chief Minister comes from AHINDA background and knows the problems of minorities and backward classes through and through.
“Expect development of minorities in his term. No other government can do justice to development of the weaker sections of society”, Mr. Rai said.
The minister revealed that he had already spoken to Mr. Siddharamaiah about setting up of a Hajj Bhavan for Dakshina Kannada district.
“I have asked him to make sure that he lays the foundation stone for Hajj Bhavan in his first visit to the district as Chief Minister. As district in-charge minister, I have directed Moideen Bawa, MLA, Mangalore North, who also hails from the Muslim community, to follow it up with regard to identifying of land and related issues”, Mr. Rai said.
Proposals to lay interlock at city's Eidgah Masjid were drafted when K Ashraf was the Mayor but the plan could not see the light of the day courtesy non-Congress governments. In the days to come, all possible measures will be taken to develop Muslim community and address their demands, he said.
On demands made by K S Mohammed Masood, President, Muslim Central Committee, Mr. Rai said that he will ensure that no untoward incidents take place during the holy month of Ramadan and Muslims do not face any trouble in taking part in late night prayers from police.
The state government is particular about tackling moral policing and stern action would be taken against those who indulge in such acts, he said.
Other demands placed before the minister by Mr. Masood on the occasion include prompt provision of ration for deserving Muslim families during Ramadan, solving of Panjimogaru double murder case on a priority basis, allotment of land for a Muslim graveyard in Mangalore, raiding and banning of a prostitution centre at Old Kent Road, addressing of problems being faced by Muslim youth affected by Saudi Arabia's 'Nitaqat' law and provision of compensation for them, setting up of Tipu Sultan University at the earliest besides others.
Kodijal Ibrahim, Vice President, Muslim Central Committee, said that Muslims must strengthen the Congress party and not allow an alternate political force to emerge. “It is my request to SDPI youth to continue with their community oriented programmes but not venture into politics as it will only benefit the BJP”, he said.
Thwaka Ahmed Musliyar, Mangalore Qazi, rendered dua. Moideen Bawa, MLA, Mangalore North, was also felicitated.
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