Agarwal Mahasabha expresses concern over 'Marwadi go back' protest, seeks Telangana governor intervention

Hyderabad: The Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Mahasabha has approached Telangana Governor Jishnudev Verma, expressing serious concerns about the ongoing 'Marwadi go back' campaign.

The organisation warned that such rhetoric could severely damage investor confidence and undermine Telangana's reputation as a business-friendly destination, potentially resulting in capital flight and job losses.

In a letter to the Governor, Telangana state president Mahesh Agarwal highlighted the risk of these inflammatory campaigns escalating into violence, thereby threatening the safety and security of innocent citizens.

The Sabha has made several specific requests that they want the Governor to issue a strong public statement condemning this hate campaign and reassuring all communities of their safety and rights in Telangana.

Additionally, they have urged him to direct the Director General of Police and law enforcement agencies to take swift legal action against individuals or groups promoting such hateful rhetoric, whether online or offline, under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

“The Marwadi community has been an inseparable part of Telangana's history and culture for generations, even predating the formation of the state. They are not outsiders; they are our neighbours, our friends, our business partners, and our fellow Telanganites.

For centuries, they have contributed immensely to the state's economy, driving commerce, creating employment, and playing a pivotal role in making cities like Hyderabad a thriving economic powerhouse.

Their contributions extend beyond business into philanthropy, with countless educational institutions, hospitals, and charitable trusts established and supported by them, serving all sections of society irrespective of their background,” said Mahesh Agarwal.

He added that this so-called "movement" is based on a foundation of prejudice, misinformation, and xenophobia. It is unconstitutional and antithetical to the very spirit of India and the celebrated "Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb" of our region. To target an entire community based on their origin is a poisonous act that seeks to divide us for petty, vested interests. Such divisive politics have no place in a progressive and forward-thinking state like Telangana, he said.

“Ours is a Rising Telangana and if the Marwadi Go Back movement grows, the MNCs working in Hyderabad may move to another place, it is observed since the last two or three days the persons working in MNCs are fearing as more of them are from north India. It will create an atmosphere of fear, distrust, and animosity among communities that have coexisted peacefully for ages,” he added