Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reaffirmed his government's commitment to the welfare of minorities, announcing several key initiatives, including free education to minority girls up to intermediate.

Commemorating the National Education Day in Vijayawada, observed on the birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad on November 11, the

Chief Minister promised to offer Rs 1 lakh financial assistance to Haj pilgrims.

"The NDA government is committed to the welfare of minorities, minority girls will receive free education up to intermediate (and) Haj buildings will be constructed in Kadapa and Vijayawada," assured Naidu in his address at a National Education Day meeting late on Tuesday.

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