*Hyderabad, September 9, 2024* — Key representatives from various political parties gathered at Praja Bhavan today for the 16th Finance Commission meeting, offering their views and recommendations on critical financial matters concerning the state.Among the prominent attendees was former Minister Harish Rao from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Eetala Rajender representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Akbaruddin Owaisi, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Floor Leader. They presented their respective party’s recommendations and outlined the financial needs of their constituencies.In a show of unity within AIMIM, Janab Akbaruddin Owaisi Sahab was accompanied by fellow party memberand MLA Ahmed Balala. Both leaders submitted their representations, emphasizing the importance of equitable resource distribution, financial aid for marginalized communities, and strategic investments in urban and rural infrastructure.The meeting was convened to discuss various financial frameworks and the state’s demands for better allocation of resources in the upcoming financial period. The leaders from BRS, BJP, and AIMIM brought forward their distinct perspectives, focusing on development priorities that align with their party’s vision for the region.Harish Rao, representing BRS, stressed the need for enhanced state-level funding for welfare schemes and agricultural support, while Eetala Rajender from BJP emphasized the need for transparency in fiscal management and reforms in taxation. AIMIM’s Akbaruddin Owaisi, along with Ahmed Balala, advocated for increased funding for social welfare programs, particularly those benefiting minorities and economically disadvantaged groups.