resident Indian) community is the prime asset of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, which should join main stream governance by helping and suggesting development measures for the welfare of the community and the state, said Mohammed Ahmedullah, Minister of Minority Welfare and Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Haj Committee, who was on a recent visit to the Kingdom. The minister met with a group of Indians in Jeddah last week. He said that the community in general should come forward to shape its future and that this responsibility doesn't lie with the government alone. “Without the participation of the concerned, we cannot expect better results,” said Ahmedullah. Moazzam Ali Ifteqar, Telangana Gulf Employees Forum (TGEF) president, welcomed the minister, while Ghulam Rafiuddin, owner of Al-Jouf Travels – Jeddah, proposed the vote of thanks. Earlier in the day, the minister inspected accommodation sites allocated for pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh. He held meetings with Indian Consul General Sayeed Ahmed Baba.
