Leader of Opposition in Telangana Legislative Council Mohammed Ali Shabbir accused former Mayor Mohammed Majid Hussain of “disowning” one of his daughters only to qualify himself for GHMC elections. Majis is contesting on MIM ticket from Mehdipatnam. In the elections to local bodies, a person having more than two children is not qualified to contest the elections.
According to Shabbir Ali, former mayor Majid Hussain disowned one of his daughters only to contest the elections. “Disowning one’s own child is not only against the Constitution, but also against the Islam. Islam and Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) have strictly warned Muslims against disowning one’s own children,” said Shabbir Ali participating in the election campaign in Old City areas on behalf of Congress. Since TRS is not a force in the area, the fight appears to be between Congress and MIM.
“He had served as GHMC Mayor for almost three years. He should have set a precedent by refusing to contest the election for having three children. However, he tried to cheat everyone by hiding one of his own daughters. The birth certificates clearly state that Majid Hussain and Syeda Juveria Azamath are the parents of three children. If they are not the parents, then who are parents of third girl named Ayesha Haala?” Shabbir Ali asked.
The Congress leader also listed out the failures of MIM in ensuring upliftment of Muslims. He said that the MIM leaders have turned rich, but their voters remained poor and downtrodden. He said none of the areas represented by the MIM Corporators had proper basic amenities. “They visit these areas once in five years and seek your vote in the name of Islam. You must reject everyone who seek vote in the name of religion. Congress binds people of all religions, castes and communities. We seek votes only in the name of development and performance,” he said.
Congress senior leaders Vinod, Kondal, Md Afzaluddin, Murali, Jabir Patel, Ateeq Siddiqui and others were also present. They were given a warm reception by the local residents and many of them joined the padayatra which lasted for over four hours.The Congress leaders also called on Syed Viqaruddin, the Editor-in-Chief of Rahnuma-e-Deccan, at his residence and sought his blessings for the victory of candidate from Mehdipatnam division Mohammed Khaliq @ Irfan.
