Tariq Ansari took charge as Chairman of the Telangana State Minorities Commission (TSMC).
Mr Ansari was appointed Chairman in the first week of March but took charge only on Saturday. He will be heading the panel and will look into cases that pertain to deprivation of rights and safeguards for those belonging to minority communities - Budhhists, Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains and Paris.
“We will discharge our duties diligently and sincerely. We promise to work for the rights of minorities and we will do well,” Mr Ansari said.
