Hyderabad/Kamareddy, February 15, 2022: Former Minister & ex-Leader of Opposition in Telangana Legislative Council Mohammed Ali Shabbir’s 66th birthday was celebrated across Telangana, especially in Hyderabad and Kamareddy, with fanfare on Tuesday.

Shabbir Ali’s followers organised several programmes in Hyderabad and Kamareddy on the occasion. As many as 30 sewing machines were given to poor women who were trained in tailoring by the Shabbir Ali Foundation. Many push-carts were distributed among poor vendors in the Kamareddy constituency.

Further, Shabbir Ali’s followers also organised blood donation camps and distributed food, fruits and milk among poor people in Kamareddy, Yellareddy, Banswada, Machareddy, Domukonda, Bibipet and Bhiknoor. Food and fruit distribution was also done at Government Hospitals in Kamareddy, Banswada and Yellareddy Assembly segments. A food distribution programme was also held in Hyderabad.

Shabbir Ali’s fans have erected banners, hoarding and cut-outs at prime locations in various parts of Telangana, especially in Kamareddy district.

Senior leaders of the Congress party, including AICC Incharge Manickam Tagore, TPCC President A. Revanth Reddy, CLP leader Bhatti Vikramarka and other senior leaders extended their greetings to Shabbir Ali on his birthday. Ex-PCC President Ponnala Lakshmaiah, who also celebrated his birthday today, also wished Shabbir Ali on the occasion.

Eminent personalities including industrialists, businessmen, academicians and journalists also greeted Shabbir Ali over the phone while many dignitaries visited his house in Jubilee Hills to greet him on the occasion.

Speaking to media persons at his residence, Shabbir Ali thanked everyone for their best wishes. He expressed resolve to work for the welfare of all sections of the society in Telangana for the rest of his life.