Union Minister of State for Defence, Mr.M.M.Pallam Raju stated that Iftar feast with Muslims persuades religious friendly. Participating as a chief guest in an Iftar party arranged here at M.M.Shaadi Khana at J.Ramaraopeta, Kakinada, Mr. Pallam Raju said Muslim youth should become skilled at technical knowledge that is being implemented in the development of the country. They should strive hard for the achievement of financial development of the country he added. He said that every Muslim parent must encourage his or her children in education. Central government introduced several schemes for the development of Muslim minority students he added. Minister stressed that Kakinada is industrially developing city and henceforth they is huge scope for employment. City MLA Mr. Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy also participated in this Iftar party. MLA said that government is working hard for the welfare of Muslim minority. Under Rajiv Gruha Kalpa scheme, pacca houses will be sanctioned very soon for Muslims he added. Later, Mosque President Mr. Akbar Hussain Khan appealed that plots must be constructed at one place for all Muslims under Rajiv Gruha Kalpa scheme. In this program, District Waqf Board Vice President Mr. Basheeruddin, Co-option member Mr. Bajana, Mosque Secretary Mr. Khaja Mohiddin, Vice President Mr. Vali Basha, Treasurer Karimullah Shah and members Shafi, Salim, Fajul and others were present.