Chhattisgarh: Rahul Gandhi Asserts Government Is Managed by Bureaucrats, Not MLAs or MPs

Chhattisgarh: Rahul Gandhi Asserts Government Is Managed by Bureaucrats, Not MLAs or MPs:

Gandhi emphasized the role of bureaucracy in formulating government policies and its day-to-day governance. He mentioned that around ninety bureaucrats are responsible for shaping government policies.

Furthermore, Gandhi advocated for the implementation of a caste census to promote the development of all segments of society. He likened a caste census to an X-ray of India, stating that it would provide insights into the population distribution among OBCs, tribals, and individuals from the general category. This data, he argued, would facilitate more inclusive progress for the nation.

Recognizing the importance of increasing women’s participation across all sectors, Gandhi stressed that conducting a caste census is essential for achieving this goal.

Gandhi commended the Bhupesh Baghel-led government in Chhattisgarh for fulfilling the promises made by the Congress party before the 2018 assembly elections. He cited several accomplishments, including reduced electricity bills, fair prices for paddy, unemployment allowances for over 1.30 lakh jobless youths, and significant input subsidies disbursed to farmers under the ‘Kisan Nyay Yojana.’ Additionally, landless farmers received annual financial assistance, and tribals benefited from fair pricing for minor forest produce.

chhattisgarh: rahul gandhi asserts government is managed by bureaucrats, not mlas or mps
Chhattisgarh: Rahul Gandhi Asserts Government Is Managed by Bureaucrats, Not MLAs or MPs

During the event, the Chhattisgarh Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana was launched, and house sanction letters were distributed to 33,000 beneficiaries.

After the event, Rahul Gandhi traveled to Raipur from Bilaspur by train, engaging with passengers during the journey. He then departed for Delhi from Raipur by flight.

Also read: Launch of District-level Janata Darshan Program in Karnataka

Launch of District-level Janata Darshan Program in Karnataka

Launch of District-level Janata Darshan Program in Karnataka:

The Karnataka government has initiated the district-level Janata Darshan program in an endeavor to connect with the public and address their grievances effectively. Under the leadership of in-charge ministers and district officials, this program involves the handling of various applications from different departments, with immediate resolutions being provided wherever possible. Dedicated help desks have been established to guide individuals to the appropriate departments for addressing their concerns.

Priyank Kharge, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, underscored the significance of this program, emphasizing that it enables the government to reach out to the people instead of requiring them to approach the government for issue resolution. Kharge also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to proactively resolving public problems and bringing administrative solutions to citizens’ doorsteps.

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who oversees Dakshina Kannada, directed authorities to take necessary action on all received applications. The Janata Darshan program will soon be extended to all taluks of the district, with a focus on eliminating delays and minimizing inconvenience for the public.

This initiative aligns with the government’s dedication to streamlining administrative processes and expediting solutions for public issues, as per the Chief Minister’s directives. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister B Nagendra, who conducted the Janata Darshan in Ballari, explained that the program allows the public to seek grievance redressal from relevant department officials on a monthly basis at the district and taluk levels.

Any delays in addressing issues will be conveyed to applicants and resolved within a specified timeframe. Grievances recorded during Janata Darshan will be logged into the Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS) software, ensuring prompt delivery to the respective departments.

District-level officials will subsequently take measures to resolve these issues within specified timelines. Zameer Ahmed Khan, the In-charge Minister for Vijayanagara District, attended to numerous applications during Janata Darshan, ensuring that citizens received assistance, such as widow support and handicap pensions.

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Launch of District-level Janata Darshan Program

Additionally, labor cards were distributed to 250 applicants. To maintain accountability, Khan instructed that applications received during Janata Darshan should be categorized by the department. Applicants will be informed about the status of their requests through SMS or phone calls, and action-taken reports are expected at the subsequent Janata Darshan sessions.

Also read: BJP Linked to Most Hate Speech in India: Report

BJP Linked to Most Hate Speech in India: Report

BJP Linked to Most Hate Speech in India: Report:

A report released on Monday revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s ruling party, along with affiliated groups, were responsible for the majority of hate speech incidents against Muslims in the first half of the year.

According to Hindutva Watch, a Washington DC-based research group that monitors hate crimes and inflammatory speech against minorities in India, approximately 80% of the 255 documented instances of “hate speech gatherings targeting Muslims” occurred in states and union territories governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The report highlighted an “escalating trend” of anti-Muslim speech since Modi’s ascent to power in 2014. It further revealed that more than half of this year’s documented incidents were orchestrated by the ruling BJP and its affiliates, including the Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and Sakal Hindu Samaj, which have connections to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of the BJP.

In response, Abhay Verma, a senior BJP member in New Delhi, dismissed the report as “totally baseless” and emphasized that the BJP does not support hate speech or division along religious lines.

The report is the first of its kind to document hate speech against Muslims after India’s crime bureau ceased collecting hate crime data in 2017. Hindutva Watch relied on social media and news outlets to compile data, utilizing data scraping techniques and conducting in-depth investigations through journalists and researchers.

Although India lacks an official definition of hate speech, the research group used the United Nations’ language, which characterizes it as “any form” of communication employing “prejudiced or Using prejudiced language against a particular group due to characteristics like religion, ethnicity, nationality, and race.”

The report identified Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat as states with the highest number of hate speech gatherings. Additionally, a third of the documented incidents occurred in states holding legislative elections this year.

bjp linked to most hate speech in india report
BJP Linked to Most Hate Speech in India Report

Hindutva Watch, which monitored activities in 15 states and two union territories, also noted that approximately 64% of the events promoted anti-Muslim “conspiracy theories,” including allegations that Muslims were enticing Hindu women into marriage for conversion.

In 33% of the events, violence against Muslims was advocated, while 11% encouraged Hindus to boycott Muslims.
The remaining assemblies included “speech filled with hatred and sexism” directed at Muslim women.

The report criticized government officials, including chief ministers, legislators, and senior BJP leaders, for engaging in hate speech rather than combating it themselves.

Also read: Andhra Pradesh Assembly Approves Resolution in Favor of Women’s Reservation

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Approves Resolution in Favor of Women’s Reservation

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Approves Resolution in Favor of Women’s Reservation:

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution in favor of women’s reservation following a brief discussion on women’s empowerment on Monday.

Ushasree Charan, the Minister for Women and Child Welfare, highlighted that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had already implemented 50% reservation for women in the state, three years ahead of the passage of the bill in Parliament. She emphasized the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment and the support it provides to women in the YSRC party.

In light of the historic women’s reservation bill passed in Parliament, MLAs in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly engaged in a special discussion about the aid and opportunities provided to women by the state government.

Minister Ushasree criticized the previous chief minister, Chandrababu Naidu, for alleged financial misconduct and expressed pride in CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s leadership, stating that the government has significantly increased spending on women’s empowerment compared to previous administrations.

Tourism Minister R.K. Roja expressed support for the women’s reservation bill and highlighted the YSRC party’s backing. She noted that the passage of the bill would result in 58 women MLAs in the AP Assembly.

She also praised Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s prioritization of women in welfare schemes and policies over the last four years, citing substantial financial assistance provided to women beneficiaries through various programs.

andhra pradesh assembly approves resolution in favor of women's reservation
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Approves Resolution in Favor of Women’s Reservation

Several MLAs emphasized the opportunities and schemes created for women by CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government and praised the state’s commitment to women’s empowerment. The Assembly unanimously passed the resolution in support of the women’s reservation bill.

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MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS

MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS:

In a bid for a third consecutive term in office, the BRS Bharat Rashtra Samithi government has introduced three schemes: Dalit Bandhu, BC Bandhu, and Gruha Lakshmi. However, these very schemes are causing concerns among ruling party MLAs as protests erupt due to reported irregularities in their execution, particularly in the former Warangal and Karimnagar districts.

The BRS government planned to allocate Dalit Bandhu benefits to 300 beneficiaries in each Assembly constituency. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that BRS MLAs have favored their party activists and supporters as beneficiaries, rather than genuine applicants.

Sripelli Sudhakara Chary, a resident of Hanamkonda and a carpenter, shared his frustration, stating that despite multiple visits to the MLA’s office, his request for inclusion in the BC Bandhu scheme went unanswered. He was told that his name might be considered only after the elections.

In the former Warangal district, approximately 6 people applied for the scheme, while in Karimnagar, over 40,000 individuals submitted applications. Applicants claim that BRS MLAs have been referring 50 to 100 of their supporters from each village, leading to biased shortlisting. Some village sarpanchs have also applied for the scheme.

The government initially planned to grant Dalit Bandhu benefits to 100 beneficiaries per Assembly segment in the first phase and 1,100 per segment in the second phase. However, applicants allege that only BRS activists are reaping the scheme’s rewards.

Protesting against these irregularities, members of the SC community in Mallapur Mandal, Jagtial district, staged a roadblock, asserting that only 14 out of hundreds of applicants received Dalit Bandhu benefits due to BRS public representatives’ irregularities.

Congress leader Sammeta Mahendar Goud accused Wardhannapet BRS MLA Aroori Ramesh of enticing Dalit community members into the party by promising Dalit Bandhu benefits.

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MLA Fear: Dalit, BC Bandhu, Gruha Lakshmi & BRS

BSP state chief R.S. Praveen Kumar, speaking at a meeting in Peddapalli led by party leader Dasari Usha, accused the BRS government of engaging in populist vote bank politics with these schemes to secure election victories.

Meanwhile, BRS MLAs are growing increasingly anxious about these allegations and irregularities surrounding the implementation of Dalit Bandhu, BC Bandhu, and Gruha Lakshmi. They fear that instead of gaining political mileage, these schemes may prove costly in the upcoming elections.

Also read: Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad

Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad

Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad:

AIMIM Chief Challenges Rahul Gandhi to Contest Hyderabad Elections Instead of Wayanad

During a public gathering in Hyderabad, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi challenged Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to run for elections in Hyderabad rather than Wayanad. Owaisi criticized the Congress party for the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya and urged Rahul Gandhi to engage in direct competition in Hyderabad.

“I challenge your leader, Rahul Gandhi, to run for elections in Hyderabad, not Wayanad. Instead of making grand statements, come to the battleground and compete against me. Members of the Congress party may say many things, but I am prepared… The demolition of the Babri Masjid and the Secretariat’s mosque occurred during the Congress regime,” he stated.

The Congress and AIMIM are engaged in fierce competition in Telangana as both parties strive to secure victory in the upcoming state Assembly elections scheduled for later this year.

Earlier this month, Rahul Gandhi, during his address at Vijayabheri Sabha in Telangana’s Tukkuguda, asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and AIMIM are collaborating closely in Telangana, and his party is challenging this alliance.

“In Telangana, the Congress party is not merely contesting against BRS but is facing a combined force of BRS, BJP, and AIMIM. They may identify as distinct parties, but they are working together cohesively,” Rahul Gandhi remarked.

The Wayanad MP also asserted that there are no CBI-ED cases against Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao or AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi regards them as “allies.”

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Owaisi Dares Rahul Gandhi to Run for Elections in Hyderabad

All political parties are making extensive efforts to secure victory in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. The incumbent BRS government has released its candidate list, while the Congress has unveiled its “six guarantees,” promising their fulfillment if the party wins.

Also read: Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday

Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday:

The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is set to conduct regional review meetings across the state, starting from Tuesday. The primary goals of these meetings are to enhance the visibility of the government’s development programs, address pending issues, and expedite ongoing development projects, as well as to improve law and order.

This marks the first comprehensive evaluation of the implementation of key welfare schemes, infrastructure initiatives, and law enforcement matters since the re-election of the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala in 2021.

The meetings will be presided over by the Chief Minister and various other ministers. The inaugural meeting is scheduled to take place in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, followed by meetings in Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode on September 28, October 3, and October 5, respectively. These gatherings will encompass discussions on development, governance, and law and order, with senior police officers from each district participating. This initiative is particularly significant given recent reports of increased criminal activities, including drug trafficking, crimes against women, and the involvement of migrant workers in serious offenses like child rape.

kerala government to conduct regional meetings starting tuesday
Kerala Government to Conduct Regional Meetings Starting Tuesday

Senior officials representing various government departments will conduct on-site assessments and evaluations of welfare schemes and infrastructure projects. The objective is to promptly address citizen grievances and provide solutions to significant development challenges.

Also read: Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations:

Dr. Tamilisai Soundarajan, the Governor, has declined the nominations of Dr. Dasoju Sravan and Kurra Satyanarayana, both affiliated with the BRS, as MLCs under Tamilisai ‘s quota, as requested by the state government.

In separate communications to the Chief Secretary, the Governor stated that both nominees do not meet the requirements for becoming MLCs under the Tamilisai’s quota, as outlined in Article 171(5) of the Constitution. Tamilisai’s letters, dated September 19, were made public on Monday.

Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed her strong recommendation to the Cabinet and the Chief Minister to refrain from appointing politically aligned individuals to nominated positions under Article 171(5) of the Indian Constitution. She emphasized that there are several highly regarded non-political figures in the state who meet the prerequisites specified in Article 171(5).

governor rejects dasoju and kurra's mlc nominations
Governor Rejects Dasoju and Kurra’s MLC Nominations

Disregarding these individuals and appointing politically affiliated persons to these nominated positions would undermine the merits and contributions of those with special knowledge and experience in the relevant fields outlined in Article 171(5). Such nominations could render Article 171(5) ineffective and deprive genuinely qualified individuals of opportunities.

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Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case

Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case:

The Supreme Court on Monday declined TDP President Chandrababu Naidu’s request for an urgent hearing of his petition, which seeks to quash the FIR filed by the Andhra Pradesh CID regarding the skill development scam case and challenges his detention in the matter. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud rejected the request for immediate consideration and instructed Naidu’s attorney, Siddharth Luthra, to bring up the matter for mention tomorrow.

Following the expiration of his two-day CID custody on September 24, the ACB Court in Vijayawada extended the judicial remand of former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu in the skill development scam case until October 5. Babu, who is presently detained in the Rajahmundry Central Jail, was presented before ACB Court Judge B.S.V. Himabindu via video conference shortly after the conclusion of his CID custody.

supreme court asks naidu to appear tomorrow in skill development scam case
Supreme Court Asks Naidu to Appear Tomorrow in Skill Development Scam Case

Chandrababu’s arrest earlier in the month has led to his ongoing judicial custody in connection with the multi-crore skill development scam case.

Also read: Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh

Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh

Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh:

In preparation for the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly elections later this year, Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, is set to launch the Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Nyay Yojna (MGANY) in Bilaspur district.

The objective of this scheme is to offer financial support to individuals and families living in makeshift or poorly constructed houses in rural areas.

At the ‘Awas Nyay Sammelan’ gathering, Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will disburse the initial installment of Rs 25,000 to each of the 1,30,000 beneficiaries to aid in the construction of their homes.

The event is scheduled to take place at around 2 p.m. in Parsada (Sakri) village under the Takhatpur development block in Bilaspur district. Among the beneficiaries, 1 lakh individuals are listed on the permanent wait list (PWL) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY- rural) but have yet to receive the benefits of the Central scheme.

During this event, an amount of Rs 5 crore will be allocated to the bank accounts of 500 beneficiaries as part of the Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramik Awas Sahayata Yojana (MNSASY), which was initiated earlier this year in May. Under MNSASY, registered construction workers with the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board receive Rs 1 lakh in assistance for house construction.

Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi and Bhupesh Baghel will officially launch and lay the cornerstone for various development and construction initiatives totaling Rs 524.33 crore in the Bilaspur district. Additionally, they will distribute appointment letters to 2,594 recently hired teachers.

The MGANY scheme aims to provide financial aid to homeless families that were excluded from the survey list of the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 (SECC-2011). A socio-economic survey conducted in 2023, under the direction of the Chief Minister, identified 10,76,545 families as homeless or residing in kutcha houses.

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Rahul Gandhi to Inaugurate Rural Housing Scheme in Chhattisgarh

Consequently, Baghel announced the launch of a rural housing scheme in July, which will provide Rs 1.30 lakh in assistance to each beneficiary in remote areas and Rs 1.20 lakh in plain areas for house construction. The scheme also aims to benefit 6,99,439 eligible beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY- rural) who are on the permanent waitlist and have not yet received PMAY benefits due to the Central government’s non-allocation of targets.

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