He refused to comment when his own party would name its candidate.
Saying development has not reached a major percentage of the minority population in the country, Khan called for inclusive growth and urged state governments to take necessary steps in this regard.
In the city to take part in an event organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Khan, himself a chartered accountant, urged accountancy professionals to help the country fight the economic crisis.
He said the institute has formed a committee to study the current economic crisis and submit an interim report, suggesting fiscal and other reforms.
