Addressing the issue, Poonawalla labelled Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as “Revanthuddin” for “opening government coffers” to provide gifts for Eid. He questioned the government's approach, stating, “Today, Revanth Reddy is sounding more like ‘Revanthuddin’. He has said in the past that Congress means Muslims. But that does not mean that you open up the government coffers and give lakhs of Muslim families ‘Eid ka Tohfa’ (gift for Eid), but nothing similar is done for Hindu families.”

Highlighting Hindu festivals occurring simultaneously, Poonawalla said, “Today is the Hindu New Year, Ugadi, Navroz, Gudi Padwa. There are many Hindu festivals. Why not to Hindus also? You are discriminating constantly.”

He further accused the Telangana government of maintaining a “discriminatory attitude,” citing examples such as Muslim reservation demands and granting early leave to Muslim workers during Ramzan but not extending the same to Hindu workers for their festivals.

“You say the first right to resources belongs to Muslims. You ask for a Muslim reservation, which is against the Constitution. You are giving early leave to Muslim workers during Ramzan but not to Hindu workers for their festival. This shows that there is a discriminatory attitude. They talk about ‘Samvidhan’ (Constitution), but actually, they are Vote Bank ki Dukaan (shop of vote bank),” Poonawalla said.

The festival of Eid al-Fitr, celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which believers fast from dawn to dusk. Celebrations include special prayers at mosques, wearing new clothes, and sharing festive meals with family and friends. Charity, known as Zakat al-Fitr, supports the less fortunate. The festival emphasises gratitude, compassion, and unity. Traditional sweets like seviyan are prepared, and greetings of “Eid Mubarak” are exchanged, spreading joy and blessings.