Strengthened Police Force in Vizag Amid Jagan’s Move to the City

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Strengthened Police Force in Vizag Amid Jagan’s Move to the City

Strengthened Police Force in Vizag Amid Jagan’s Move to the City:

The Vizag district administration is preparing to enhance civic amenities and beautify the city, simultaneously reinforcing the local force, in anticipation of Chief Minister Jagan Reddy’s planned relocation to Visakhapatnam on Dasara day.

To maintain a high level of security and peace in the city, the city police will have to assume additional responsibilities. The new Commissioner of crop, Ravi Shankar, is evaluating the required increase in force presence, mainly since the Chief Minister is classified under the Z-category security protocol. He also mentioned appointing two joint commissioners to lead these forces.

Addressing concerns about the presence of around 500 rowdy individuals with criminal records in the city, Commissioner Ravi Shankar assured that measures would be taken to address this issue before the Chief Minister’s arrival. Regarding issues like ganja smuggling and drug abuse, he mentioned that he is reviewing the information collected by his officers and that additional police personnel would be deployed in the city, which already has approximately 4,000 police officers.

When it comes to new police recruits, the Commissioner noted that 30 percent of them have qualifications suitable for training in cybercrime.

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Strengthened Police Force in Vizag Amid Jagan’s Move to the City

Another senior police official emphasized that efforts would be made to control ganja smuggling in the ASR district agency areas and increase surveillance of Maoist activities.

Regarding civic amenities, Mayor Hari Kumari mentioned that the city had been beautified for events like the G-20 summit, the Global Investors Meet, and the international fleet review organized by the Navy at RK Beach. She added that the focus now is on maintaining these amenities consistently and expanding the underground drainage system to cover more areas.

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Congress Panel Submits List of 300 Candidates

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Congress Panel Submits List of 300 Candidates

Congress Panel Submits List of 300 Candidates:

The Congress screening committee, which convened in New Delhi, has submitted a list of nearly 300 candidates to the Central Election Committee (CEC) for review. Following a lengthy meeting that lasted over seven hours, the first list is expected to be released, featuring approximately 35 to 40 candidates, including prominent leaders like CEC member Uttam Kumar Reddy, TPCC chief A. Revanth Reddy, and CLP leader Bhatti Vikramarka, others.

In constituencies where multiple candidates are vying for nominations, selection will be based on survey reports and input from the team led by poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu. The meeting also addressed the demand for reserving two seats for BC community candidates in each parliamentary constituency.

Furthermore, the meeting discussed ensuring adequate representation for the Youth Congress, NSUI, and women.

In Hyderabad, the TS Congress manifesto committee convened at Gandhi Bhavan to draft the party’s document for the state elections. TS Congress manifesto committee chairman D. Sridhar Babu challenged ministers K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao, as well as BRS leaders, to visit Karnataka with him to assess the implementation status of Congress promises there.

Addressing the media at Gandhi Bhavan, he stated, “We are fulfilling our promises 100 percent. BRS leaders can inquire about the promises from the women in Karnataka to gain insight into the actual status.”

He accused the BRS of deceiving the people and failing to fulfill its commitments. Sridhar Babu mentioned that the party would gather public opinions through state-wide tours to finalize its manifesto.

During the meeting, some DSC and contract lecturers approached the committee to advocate for their demands. DSC aspirants pointed out that the state government had only announced 5,000 teacher posts, contrary to the 13,000 vacancies announced by Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao in the Assembly. The fishermen’s community requested exclusive ownership of ponds.

In response, Sridhar Babu announced that the party would announce a comprehensive DSC plan once in power. The committee is actively seeking input from various organizations.

“We can interact with the district Congress committees that would be instantly maintainer discussion with stakeholders. District and Assembly constituencies will have manifestos tailored to their local requirements,” he stated.

Regarding claims by the BRS and the BJP that the Congress’ six promises would strain the state budget, Sridhar Babu asserted that the government possessed sufficient finances to support the schemes. He emphasized the need for financial discipline and pledged that the Congress manifesto would contain promises that could be implemented without fail.

congress panel submits list of 300 candidates
Congress Panel Submits List of 300 Candidates

“The government led by the BRS is experiencing difficulties in disbursing salaries to its employees on a timely basis. We will ensure that they receive their salaries on the first of every month,” he added.

Former Manakondur MLA Arepalli Mohan, who resigned from the BRS, will soon join the Congress, according to Sridhar Babu.

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Brahmini will take charge of the TD if Lokesh is arrested

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Brahmini will take charge of the TD if Lokesh is arrested

Brahmini will take charge of the TD if Lokesh is arrested:

“Wife Brahmini will assume leadership of the Telugu Desam party in the event of Nara Lokesh’s arrest,” stated former minister and TD politburo member Ayyanna Patrudu on Thursday.

During a protest program held by the TD in MVP Colony on Thursday, Patrudu mentioned reports suggesting that the YSRC government might arrest Lokesh when he arrives in Rajahmundry from New Delhi. He also noted that senior TD leaders in Delhi and Vijayawada were discussing this matter.

He added, “Chandrababu was incarcerated, and Lokesh is ready to endure imprisonment.” Many forces are attempting to dismantle the TD, but they will not succeed.”

Patrudu emphasized that if necessary, Lokesh’s wife Brahmini would take on a leadership role within the party. He reiterated that the Telugu Desam had no shortage of leaders.

Patrudu criticized the YSRC government for banning protests and rallies by opposition parties, contrasting it with the assistance provided by the Telugu Desam Party TDP government during Jagan Reddy’s pada yatra, including laying roads and providing ambulances.

He also claimed that the era of the YSRC was coming to an end and that the next government would be formed by the TD, pledging to restore order in the state.

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Brahmini will take charge of the TDP

Patrudu accused top leaders of the ruling party of illegally acquiring land worth more than 75,000 crore in Visakhapatnam and allowing anti-social elements to harass landowners.

He criticized the government’s reversal of the liquor policy and its decision to borrow substantial sums at a 9.6% interest rate for 25 years, ostensibly based on liquor sales revenue. Additionally, he pointed out that the YSRC government had raised Fibernet service charges from Rs 149 to Rs 450 per month, contrasting it with TD’s lower rates.

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Jail Authorities Refuse Air Conditioning for Naidu Citing Mosquito Bite Concerns

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Jail Authorities Refuse Air Conditioning for Naidu Citing Mosquito Bite Concerns

Jail Authorities Refuse Air Conditioning for Naidu Citing Mosquito Bite Concerns:

Central jail authorities have declined to install an air conditioning unit in the block where former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is serving a two-week remand.

Reports suggest that Naidu is facing difficulties in jail due to mosquito bites. Three days ago, former finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, after meeting Naidu in prison, stated that the party leader was bothered by mosquitoes and called on the government and central prison authorities to provide air conditioning in Naidu’s cell.

The recent death of remand prisoner Ganjeti Satyanarayana (19) has raised concerns among Telugu Desam leaders. Satyanarayana, who was sent to the central prison on September 6 in a robbery case, contracted dengue and developed a fever, leading to his death on September 19 at the Government General Hospital in Kakinada.

Nara Lokesh, TD general secretary, expressed his worry about the mosquito problem in Naidu’s cell. He tweeted that mosquitoes were biting his father, and he accused Chief Minister Jagan Reddy of orchestrating a conspiracy and filing “illegal” cases to harass his father. Lokesh asserted that the CM should bear responsibility if anything unfortunate happened to Naidu.

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Jail Authorities Refuse Air Conditioning for Naidu Citing Mosquito Bite Concerns

Ravikiran, Prisons DIG, stated, “There are 2,064 prisoners in the central jail, including gardening and jail personnel. It is our responsibility to ensure their safety as per established guidelines.”

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He mentioned that the district malaria officer inspected the central prison and evaluated the mosquito situation. The officer found no larvae or standing water in the central jail, and fumigation was conducted weekly.

“To the best of my knowledge, no prison can offer such a facility. However, if the courts allow it and we receive directives from higher authorities, the central jail authorities can take any necessary steps,” Ravikiran added.

BRS Expresses Support for Women’s Reservation Bill

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BRS Expresses Support for Women’s Reservation Bill

BRS Expresses Support for Women’s Reservation Bill:

During the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, Nama Nageshwar Rao, the BRS floor leader, expressed the party’s unwavering support for the bill. He urged the Centre to promptly implement the 33 percent women’s quota, preferably starting with the 2024 general elections.

Rao emphasized that the government should establish a clear deadline for implementation if immediate execution is not feasible. He also stressed the importance of not delaying the women’s quota under the pretext of conducting a Census and delimiting Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies.

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BRS Expresses Support for Women’s Reservation Bill

Rao noted that previous Union governments led by H.D. Deve Gowda, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Manmohan Singh had introduced similar bills, but they failed to materialize for various reasons. He highlighted the BRS government’s commitment to women’s representation in local bodies in Telangana, where a 50 percent quota is provided in mandal parishads, zilla parishads, gram panchayats, municipalities, and municipal corporations.

Additionally, he mentioned the implementation of reservations for women in market committee appointments.

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Arvind Blames Congress Flip-Flops for Loss of Lives in Telangana

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Arvind Blames Congress Flip-Flops for Loss of Lives in Telangana
Arvind Blames Congress Flip-Flops for Loss of Lives in Telangana:

Nizamabad MP D. Arvind has accused the Congress of causing the loss of numerous young lives by initially announcing the formation of Telangana state in 2009, only to later withdraw the decision. He criticized the ruling BRS party for its failure to provide essential services and employment opportunities to the youth of Telangana over the past nine years.

Arvind also highlighted the BJP’s success in creating three states—Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand—without any loss of life, questioning why the BRS government couldn’t generate job opportunities for the youth in Telangana.

Regarding the formation of Telangana, he pointed out that the Congress had played a dual role by initially announcing the state’s creation on December 9, 2009, and then retracting it within 15 days under pressure from Andhra MPs. This inconsistency in Congress’s stance led to a surge in the movement and the unfortunate loss of many young lives. Notably, no member of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao’s family made such sacrifices.

arvind blames congress flip-flops for loss of lives in telangana
Arvind Blames Congress Flip-Flops for Loss of Lives in Telangana

Arvind also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s youth-oriented initiatives and the absence of scholarships for Telangana students, while alleging that the Chief Minister’s family had accumulated illicit wealth.

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TDP Legislators to Protest Naidu’s Arrest in Assembly

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TDP Legislators to Protest Naidu’s Arrest in Assembly

TDP Legislators to Protest Naidu’s Arrest in Assembly:

Telugu Desam legislators have decided to participate in the upcoming Andhra Pradesh legislative session, starting Thursday, to voice their objections to what they perceive as the “unlawful” arrest of their party leader, Nara Chandrababu Naidu.

During a meeting held by the TD legislature party, chaired by the party’s state president K. Atchannaidu at their party headquarters in Mangalagiri on Wednesday, it was resolved that they would attend the legislative session.

Following the meeting, TDP leaders including Nimmala Ramanaidu, B.V. Swamy, and B.T. Naidu spoke with the media. They criticized the YSRC for allegedly undermining the legitimacy of the legislative sessions by rejecting TD-proposed resolutions and granting inadequate time for TD legislators to address various issues. They noted a significant disparity in the time allotted to ruling party legislators, who receive seven to eight hours, compared to just 10 minutes given to the opposition.

The TDLP has pledged to raise concerns about the alleged unjust arrest of their party chief and bring to light what they believe is a “conspiracy” behind his detention during the legislative session. They aim to inform the public about the treatment Naidu has received. The TD leaders assert that the charges against Naidu are politically motivated. Additionally, they plan to highlight the YSRC government’s alleged involvement in illegal sand mining, liquor-related issues, land scandals, and attacks on various marginalized groups.

tdp legislators to protest naidu's arrest in assembly
TDP Legislators to Protest Naidu’s Arrest in Assembly

Their agenda for the five-day legislative session is primarily centered on demanding the withdrawal of all alleged illegitimate charges against Chandrababu Naidu.

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Rahul, Wearing a Red Shirt, Attempts to Address Coolies’ Complaints

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Rahul, Wearing a Red Shirt, Attempts to Address Coolies’ Complaints:

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took on the role of a railway porter at Delhi’s Anand Vihar railway station this morning. A video capturing this moment, where the Jana Nayak (People’s Leader) was seen at the railway station, has rapidly gained popularity on the internet, with many social media users applauding Gandhi for his actions.

Dressed in the traditional red shirt and displaying the porter’s badge on his left arm, Gandhi engaged with the railway porters at the station. He inquired about their concerns and made an effort to comprehend the challenges they face.

rahul, wearing a red shirt, attempts to address coolies' complaints
Rahul, Wearing a Red Shirt, Attempts to Address Coolies’ Complaints

Notably, the railway porters at the station had expressed their desire to meet the Jana Nayak, and the video of their appeal had also gone viral. Responding to their request, Rahul visited the railway station and sat among the porters to learn about their issues and take steps to address them as needed.

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BRS’ Response to Congress on Six Poll Promises

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BRS’ Response to Congress on Six Poll Promises

BRS’ Response to Congress on Six Poll Promises:

The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is gearing up for a strong response to the six guarantees put forth by the Congress leadership during the Vijayabheri meeting in Tukkuguda for the people of Telangana, according to insider sources.

In an assertive campaign, the BRS plans to refrain from making counter-promises but will instead emphasize that the Congress guarantees are unsubstantiated and impractical due to financial limitations. Having announced candidates for 115 Assembly constituencies nearly a month ago, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao will guide party leaders in reaching out to voters to counter the Congress’s six guarantees. According to estimates from the BRS think-tank, the implementation of Congress’s six guarantees would result in an annual expenditure of Rs 2.90 lakh crore, surpassing the state’s annual budget.

The budget for Telangana for the fiscal year 2023-24 is set at Rs 2.77 lakh crore, with the Congress guarantees exceeding this figure. Furthermore, the Party is still evaluating the financial burden on the state treasury to fulfill Congress’s promises, such as providing domestic LPG cylinders for Rs 500 and free travel for women on RTC buses.

As Congress leaders and activists are already distributing “guarantee cards” to constituents and seeking votes, the ruling party intends to engage with voters and raise awareness about the impracticality of implementing these promises by any government.

brs' response to congress on six poll promises
BRS’ Response to Congress on Six Poll Promises

During the 2018 Assembly polls, the BRS had pledged a crop loan waiver of up to Rs 1 lakh for farmers, whereas the Congress promised up to Rs 2 lakh. However, the BRS emerged victorious with a significant majority, indicating that farmers were skeptical of the Congress’s Rs 2 lakh waiver due to doubts about its feasibility.

The BRS leadership is optimistic that a similar scenario will unfold in the upcoming Assembly polls this year if their party leaders and workers effectively engage with voters and highlight these concerns.

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CM Jagan Considering a Move to Vizag for Dasara Celebration

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CM Jagan Considering a Move to Vizag for Dasara Celebration
CM Jagan Considering a Move to Vizag for Dasara Celebration:

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has revealed to the Cabinet that the state government will commence its operations in Visakhapatnam during the upcoming Dasara festival. Furthermore, the government intends to establish a committee responsible for overseeing the relocation of government offices to Visakhapatnam.

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet meeting, presided over by the Chief Minister, took place at the Velagapudi Secretariat. During the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed the relocation plan and the implications of the arrest of Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, and other relevant matters with his ministers.

CM Jagan advised his ministers to provide the public with factual explanations regarding Naidu’s arrest. He emphasized the need to elucidate the corruption that occurred during the rule of the Telugu Desam party. He emphasized that actions against Naidu were taken solely in response to mistakes he made.

The Chief Minister underscored that the government should focus on its development agenda and connect with the public, dismissing the need to pay excessive attention to the Telugu Desam’s protests over the arrest. He also urged ministers and MLAs to remain prepared for elections, as the timing of future polls remains uncertain, depending on the decision of the central government. He mentioned plans to allocate house plots to MLAs in Visakhapatnam and expressed the intention to move to the capital city soon.

Notably, the plans to relocate the executive capital to Visakhapatnam have faced legal and technical challenges. However, with elections approaching and limited time remaining, the Chief Minister decided to shift the administration from Tadepalli in Amaravati to Visakhapatnam on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dasami (Dasara).

Jagan Mohan Reddy initially announced the Three Capitals plan on December 17, 2019, aiming to decentralize development in Andhra Pradesh. According to this plan, Amaravati would serve as the Legislative Capital, Visakhapatnam as the Executive Capital, and Kurnool as the Judiciary Capital. However, several petitions were filed in the AP High Court and the Supreme Court opposing the capital relocation decision.

While the AP High Court issued a verdict halting the government’s capital shift to Visakhapatnam, the approaching election season has compelled the YSRC to revive the discussion on decentralized development. Consequently, the Chief Minister has now decided to transfer the administration to Visakhapatnam.

cm jagan considering a move to vizag for dasara celebration
CM Jagan Considering a Move to Vizag for Dasara Celebration

Following the Cabinet meeting, Industries Minister Gudivada Amarnath confirmed that the CM’s administration would begin functioning from Visakhapatnam on Dasara day. He also stated that the CM had emphasized this point during the Cabinet meeting. Additionally, the Chief Minister has initiated the formation of a committee comprising officials responsible for coordinating the transfer of government offices to Visakhapatnam, emphasizing that there are no restrictions preventing the CM from governing from Visakhapatnam.

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