Bengaluru: There was no discussion regarding renaming Haj Bhavan after Tipu Sultan, said Wakf, Minorities Welfare Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan.
Speaking to media persons here on Monday, Zameer clarified that there were requests to rename the Haj Bhavan after Tipu Sultan, but it was reported in the media that he proposed to rename the Bhavan after Tipu. “This took the face of a controversy. We will consider the suggestion of BJP State President B S Yeddyurappa to rename the Bhavan after former president late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam,” he said.
A meeting of Muslim MLAs and MLCs was conducted in a private hotel on Monday, under the leadership of Zameer Ahmed Khan and U T Khader. But Senior MLAs of the community Roshan Baig and Tanveer Sait were absent on the occasion. According to the sources, a discussion was held regarding the government projects for the Muslim community and their implementation.
