Karnataka Minister To Sponsor Education Of 29 Girls Who Came From Violence-Hit Manipur
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BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan announced that he would bear the education and welfare of those students and announced financial help of Rs 2 lakh, his office said in a press release.
Karnataka Housing and Minority Welfare Minister, BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday promised to bear the education cost and welfare of 29 girl students from Manipur who have migrated to Bengaluru while celebrating his birthday with the displaced children.
Zameer spent his 57th birthday with the Manipur girls who have taken shelter at St Teresa Educational Institutions in Chamarajpet, the constituency he represents. The minister announced that he would bear the education and welfare of those students and announced financial help of Rs 2 lakh, his office said in a press release.
Manipur has been witnessing violence since May 3, following protests against the High Court's order asking the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the category of Scheduled Tribes (ST). Only STs can buy lands in hilly areas.
