Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed concerns over divisive forces attempting to create religious and caste-based divisions. He highlighted that such actions, while potentially temporarily successful, would ultimately be unsustainable.
Siddaramaiah stressed the inherent equality of all religions and castes, advocating for education promoting this message of unity. He lauded the efforts of the 'Aluad-E-Gouse-E-Azam Conference' in spreading peace and harmony.
The Chief Minister promised increased funding for minority welfare, aiming to raise grants to ₹10,000 crore. He also pledged financial support for the development of the Basha Peeran Dargah.
The South India convention of Muslim religious heads, 'Aluad-E-Gouse-E-Azam Conference,' was inaugurated. The event was attended by several ministers and officials.