Telangana govt arranges elephants for Muharram

HYDERABAD: Govt advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Saturday said that despite several logistical challenges, the traditional elephant for carrying the Bibi Ka Alam was arranged with special efforts, ensuring that the centuries-old customs continued without interruption."Chief minister A Revanth Reddy approved the purchase of two elephants exclusively to be used for state functions and religious or cultural processions, a move aimed at preserving Telangana's composite culture and maintaining the grandeur of such events," Shabbir Ali said, after paying a visit to the historic Bibi Ka Alawa at Dabeerpura, offering flowers and 'dhatti' to the Bibi-Ka-Alam-e-Mubarak. He also highlighted the arrangements made by the Congress govt for the smooth and dignified observance of Muharram across the state.

He strongly condemned the killing of thousands of innocent people, including women and children, in Gaza by Israel and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. He described the ongoing violence in Gaza as inhumane and said the international community must not remain silent but should unite to stop such atrocities and protect human lives. Hyderabad's Muharram, known for its grandeur and communal harmony, attracts lakhs of people from all faiths who come together to remember the sacrifice of the martyrs of Karbala.

Shabbir Ali said the Congress govt stood committed to protecting such rich traditions.tnn