Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Shias Demand Legislative Council Nomination in Telangana
Shia leaders in Telangana are asking the government to let them have a representative in the Legislative Council.
This is a special seat that the Governor can give.
The leaders say the government has not been fair and has ignored their requests.
The Supreme Court and the Telangana High Court have told the government to think about this request.
The Shia community has a lot of people in Telangana, and they want someone who can speak for them in the Council.
The courts have said the government should not just say no without good reasons.
Shia leaders demand nomination of a representative in the Telangana Legislative Council under Governor’s quota.
The demand follows court orders from the Supreme Court (May 26) and Telangana High Court (December 11).
The High Court found that the government's rejection of previous requests was unfair and violated constitutional principles.
Mohammed Ali Hyder, a representative of the Shia Council, is proposed for the nomination.
The Shia community in Telangana has a population of 10-12 lakh and seeks better representation in governance.
- Who
- Shia leaders in Telangana, represented by Mohammed Ali Hyder
- What
- Demand for nomination of a Shia representative in the Legislative Council under Governor’s quota
- When
- Reiterated on Sunday, following court orders on May 26 and December 11
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- To ensure Shia participation in governance and minority institutions, citing repeated court directions and constitutional principles
- Community
- Shia
- Population
- 10-12 lakh in Telangana
- Representative
- Mohammed Ali Hyder
- Court Orders
- Supreme Court (May 26), Telangana High Court (December 11)
- Governor's Quota
- Nomination under Governor’s quota