FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2024 INDIA THIS WEEK 1 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online India, Bangladesh strengthen bilateral ties with multiple MoUs, agreements Vol 33 No: 26 WASHINGTON DC • Phone: 301-445-0200 /301-445-3543/301-917-4800 • email: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday June 28, 2024 New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina oversaw the exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The ceremony took place at Hyderabad House in Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in India-Bangladesh relations. The agreements exchanged included a Shared Vision for IndiaBangladesh Digital Partnership: Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Masood Bin Momen and India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra facilitated the exchange of documents, underscoring mutual commitments in digital collaboration. A Shared Vision on the India-Bangladesh Green Partnership focused on environmental initiatives and sustainable development goals. An MoU was exchanged on Maritime Cooperation and Blue Economy: Strengthening ties in maritime security, cooperation, and exploring opportunities in the blue economy sector. An MoU for Cooperation on Health and Medicine was renewed, reflecting ongoing collaboration in healthcare between the two nations. Further, an MoU between In-Space and Bangladesh’s Ministry of ICT and Telecom was exchanged, enhancing cooperation in space technology and satellite communication, signed by Chairman and CEO of Bangladesh Satellite Company Ltd Shahjahan Mehmood and Secretary Department of Space S Somnath. An MoU was exchanged between the Ministry of Railways, India and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Railway. Aimed at enhancing railway connectivity and facilitating smoother cross-border transportation, the MoU was exchanged by Mohamed Humayun Kabir and Chairperson of the Railway Board Jaya Sinha. Another MoU for Cooperation in Oceanography was exchanged to promote joint research and exploration in ocean sciences, signed by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, Mohammed Mustafizur Rahman and High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma. An MoU between the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief was renewed to strengthen disaster management strategies and resilience efforts. PM Modi and PM Hasina also oversaw the renewal of the MoU for Cooperation in Fisheries, which will continue joint efforts in sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture. An MoU was also exchanged between DSSC (Defence Services Staff College) Wellington and DSCSC (Defence Services Command and Staff College) Mirpur which will promote military education and strategic studies cooperation, exchanged in the field of defence. This exchange of MoUs came after PM Modi and the visiting Bangladesh PM held delegation-level talks. PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is on a twoday State visit to India from June 21 to 22, marking the first foreign guest on a bilateral State visit to India after the formation of the Modi 3.0 government. PM Modi and PM Hasina also held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House today. (ANI) Congress declares Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of Opposition in 18th Lok Sabha New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Congress on Tuesday declared that Rahul Gandhi, party’s MP from Raebareli will be Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha, ending the 10-year spell of no LoP in the Lower House since 2014. “Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been appointed as the LoP in the Lok Sabha..” Venugopal said while addressing the media here in the national capital. Notably, Lok Sabha did not have Leader of Opposition in the last 10 years because no political party, other than the ruling party, was able to secure the minimum Lok Sabha seats required to nominate a Leader of the Opposition. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Congress emerged as the second-largest party with 52 seats. This was three short of the requisite numbers. In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the Congress, again the second largest party, won 44 Lok Sabha seats — way below the mark. After the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, the Congress emerged as the second-largest party in the election and improved its tally to 100, from 52 in the 2019 Lok Sabha Remember: Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” –Jesus Christ poll. The total tally of the INDIA bloc stood at 234. The announcement of Rahul Gandhi as LoP comes a day before the election for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker. Rahul Gandhi won from both Raebareli and Wayanad Lok Sabha constituencies in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. While Rahul Gandhi won with a margin of 364422 votes from Wayanad defeating Communist Party of India’s Annie Raja, in Raebareli, he won with a margin of 390030 votes from Raebareli defeating Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dinesh Pratap Singh. However, after Rahul Gandhi announced that he would resign as an MP from Wayanad and will keep the Raebareli constituency, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced Priyanka Gandhi’s candidature from Wayanad last week. If Priyanka Gandhi wins from Wayanad, three members of the NehruGandhi family will be in Parliament – Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha and Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Earlier today, Gandhi took the oath as RAHUL GANDHI SEE PAGE 6
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June 28, 2024 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK India reaffirms support for Dalai Lama amid US Congressional visit New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): India reiterated its stance on the Dalai Lama‘s position, emphasising his “revered” status and the respect accorded to him by the Indian people. “I would like to reiterate India‘s position on His Holiness Dalai Lama. He is a revered religious leader and is deeply respected by the people of India. His Holiness is accorded due courtesies and freedom to conduct his religious and spiritual activities,” stated Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). J a i s w a l ’ s comments came, during a weekly briefing, in response to queries regarding India‘s stance on the succession of the Dalai Lama, highlighting the spiritual leader’s significant role in India‘s cultural fabric. Delving into recent diplomatic engagements, Jaiswal provided insights into the visit of a highlevel United States Congressional delegation to India from June 16 to 20. Led by Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the seven-member US delegation visited Dharamshala on June 18 and 19. “They also had a call on the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi). They also met the External Affairs Minister (S Jaishankar) and the Commerce and Industry Minister (Piyush Goyal),” Jaiswal added, underlining the discussions held during the visit. The visit underscored ongoing bilateral exchanges and strategic dialogues between India and the United States, encompassing various facets of mutual interest including regional security and economic cooperation. A bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Congressman Michael McCaul and also included former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Dharamshala on June 16. The delegation’s visit came ahead of the US Congress passing a bill urging Beijing to re-engage New York [US], June 25 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day for Women in Diplomacy, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis paid tribute to Hansa Mehta, a feminist leader, activist and diplomat from India, highlighting her pivotal role in shaping the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to be more inclusive. Mehta is widely credited for successfully arguing against references to “men” as a synonym for humanity, and succeeded in changing the phrase, “All men are born free and equal” to “All human beings are born free and equal” in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The introduction of a more inclusive language in UDHR was an important milestone in the fight for women’s rights and gender equality. In a ceremony marking the day, Francis underscored the significance of gender equality in diplomacy, noting that it reflects broader societal progress towards inclusivity and respect for the rights of women and girls. He emphasised the historic contributions of women diplomats who have shattered barriers and enriched multilateralism throughout history. Speaking passionately about Hansa Mehta‘s influence, Francis posed a poignant question: “Would the Universal Declaration of Human Rights be truly universal today if Hansa Mehta had not insisted its opening line be changed from “all men” to “all human beings” are born free and equal?” The UNGA President also reiterated the UN’s commitment to advancing gender T e h r i (Uttarakhand) [India], June 26 (ANI): A woman along with her two nieces were killed after a car driven by a government official ran over them in the Bourari area of Uttarakhand‘s Tehri district, said the police on Tuesday. Meanwhile, two others have sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment at the hospital, the police added. “Reena Negi (36) and her two nieces — Agrima (10) and Anvita (7) — were taking an evening walk on Nagar Palika Karyalaya Road at around 7 p.m. on Monday when a speeding car driven by Jakhnidhar’s Assistant Block Development Officer (BDO) Devi Prasad Chamoli knocked them down, leaving two others injured”, said JR Joshi, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Tehri. The ACP further added that the woman died on the spot while her two nieces were declared brought-dead by the doctors. “The woman, Reena Negi, died on the spot while her nieces were declared broughtdead by the doctors. Two others who sustained minor injuries are under treatment”, the ACP said. ACP Joshi added that the police have arrested Jakhnidhar’s Assitant BDO, Chamoli. “We have arrested the driver, Devi Prasad Chamoli and further action is being taken as per law”, he said. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed deep grief over the vehicle accident in Tehri on Monday and prayed for the peace of the departed souls,an official statement from the CM’s Office said. Taking cognizance of this tragic incident, the Chief Minister directed the Commissioner of Rural Development Uttarakhand to suspend the Assistant Block Development Officer Jakhnidhar, Tehri, who was driving the vehicle himself, with immediate effect, it added. Following the same, Assistant BDO Devi Prasad Chamoli has been suspended under the provisions of moral turpitude and criminal charges mentioned in the Uttarakhand Government Servant Discipline and Appeal Rules. (ANI) with the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan leaders to peacefully resolve their dispute over the status and governance of Tibet. ‘The Resolve Tibet Act’ urges Beijing to re-engage with Tibetan leaders for a peaceful resolution of their governance dispute with China. US Representatives – Gregory Meeks, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Nicole Malliotakis, Ami Bera and Jim McGovern are the other members of the visiting delegation. (ANI) equality and empowering women diplomats globally, recognising their indispensable contributions to shaping a more just and inclusive world. Hansa Mehta is a prominent Indian scholar, educator, social reformer and writer. Born on July 3, 1897, Mehta was a champion of women’s rights. As the President of All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) in 1946, she led the drafting of the “Indian Women’s Charter of Rights”, which demanded gender equality, civil rights and justice for women in India. She was also part of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution, a member of its Advisory Committee and sub-Committee on Fundamental Rights. Many provisions of AIWC’s Charter formed the basis of gender-neutral provisions in the Indian constitution. At the international level, Mehta played a pioneering role in drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). She was the only other female delegate, apart from Eleanor Roosevelt to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. (ANI) UNGA President honours India’s Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in Diplomacy Uttarakhand: Woman, two children killed after being run over by car driven by govt official; CM Dhami takes cognizance
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June 28, 2024 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Kerala assembly unanimously passes Congress declares resolution to change name of state to Rahul Gandhi “Keralam” to be Leader of Opposition in 18th Lok Sabha Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 25 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution with amendments on Monday, which was passed by the state assembly unanimously on August 9, 2023, demanding that the central government take immediate action to change the name of the state to “Keralam,” which was recorded as Kerala in the 1st and 8th schedule of the constitution. The resolution was sent to the central government and the Home Department has informed the state that the change is required only in the 1st schedule of the constitution. On the basis of that, the chief minister presented the resolution with amendments, and the assembly passed the resolution. The resolution read that there was a demand for the formation of a state for the Malayalam-speaking people from the time of the national freedom struggle. When the state was formed on the basis of language on November 1 1956, it was recorded as Kerala in the 1st schedule of the constitution. The name of the state in Malayalam is “Keralam,” and the state assembly unanimously requested that the central government make the necessary amendments under Article 3 of the constitution to change the name of the state to “Keralam.”. All members supported the resolution and speaker declared that the resolution has been passed unanimously. Earlier, on August 9, 2023, the Kerala Legislative Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution urging the Central government to officially change the name of the State from ‘Kerala‘ to ‘Keralam.’ CM Vijayan who moved the resolution in the assembly, said, “In our Malayalam language, From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- May 31, 2024 Justice By Robert Langley There can be no justice If we sit idly by There can be no hope of change If people do not try This is not a task for one group It affects both black and white The same is true in policy On the left and on the right We must grow beyond labels We all must stand as one This is a time of challenge And much work must be done I know we can be better We all most rise above If we are to find true justice First we must find love RAHUL GANDHI FROM PAGE 1 it is ‘Keralam’ while in other languages it is called Kerala.” “This Assembly unanimously requests the Union Government to take immediate steps to amend it as ‘Keralam’ under Article 3 of the Constitution and it be renamed as ‘Keralam’ in all the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution,” the chief minister further said. 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George Layout & Graphics: Prinston Samuel, Business Affairs: Mrs. Molly George CALL US • 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 e-Mails: Advertisements: indiathisweekads@gmail.com Press Releases: indiathisweekpress@yahoo.com Web: www.indiathisweek.online the Member of Parliament, carrying a copy of the Constitution in his hands. The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the Lok Sabha is recognised as the leader of the Opposition. He will be a member of crucial committees such as Public Accounts (Chairman), Public Undertakings, Estimates and several Joint Parliamentary Committees. He is entitled to be a member of various selection committees responsible for appointing heads of statutory bodies like the Central Vigilance Commission, the Central Information Commission, the CBI, the NHRC, and the Lokpal. He provides constructive criticism of the government policies and to provide an alternative government. The leader of Opposition in both the Houses were accorded statutory recognition under the Salaries and Allowances of Leader of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977 and are entitled to the salary, allowances and other facilities equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. The office of the leader of the opposition is not mentioned in the Constitution. “Rahul Gandhi becoming their voice...”: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge `Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday praised the appointment of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and said that the House of the People shall truly reflect the aspirations of the last person standing, with Rahul Gandhi becoming their voice. Congress on Tuesday declared that Rahul Gandhi, party’s MP from Raebareli will be Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha, ending the 10-year spell of no LoP in the Lower House since 2014. “In the 18th Lok Sabha, the House of the People shall truly reflect the aspirations of the last person standing, with Rahul Gandhi becoming their voice,” Kharge posted on X. He further expressed his confidence in Rahul Gandhi and said that he would raise the voice of the people. “As Congress President, I am confident that a leader who has traversed the length and breadth of the country from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, and from Manipur to Maharashtra shall raise the voice of the people — especially the marginalised and the poor,” he added. The Congress chief reiterated the party’s commitment to “protect Democracy and the Constitution, by upholding its eternal principles of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.” Notably, Lok Sabha did not have a Leader of the Opposition in the last 10 years because no political party, other than the ruling party, was able to secure the minimum Lok Sabha seats required to nominate a Leader of the Opposition. Remember: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” JESUS CHRIST
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June 28, 2024 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK 13 candidates in fray for Himachal Pradesh assembly by-elections Power production to get boost, cost-effective after coal supply from Chhattisgarh increases: Rajasthan Minister Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): A total of 13 candidates are left in the fray for the by-elections to be held in Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh assembly constituencies of Himachal Pradesh, according to an official of the Election Department on Wednesday. The by-elections for Hamirpur, Nalagarh and Dehra assembly constituencies are scheduled for July 10, 2024. “After the withdrawal of nominations, a total of 13 candidates are in the fray from Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh Assembly Constituencies (AC) for the bye-elections,” said the official. In Hamirpur, independent candidate Pradeep Kumar’s withdrawal has narrowed the race to three candidates. Meanwhile, Nalagarh now features five candidates following Independent candidate Gurnam Singh’s withdrawal. “In Hamirpur, after the withdrawal of nominations by independent candidate Pradeep Kumar, now three candidates are in the election fray. While in Nalagarh, independent candidate Gurnam Singh withdrew his nomination papers, and now five candidates are remaining in the fray,” the officials said. He also said that no withdrawals occurred in Dehra, maintaining a competitive field of five candidates. Contestants include Kamlesh (53) of the Indian National Congress (INC), Hoshyar Singh (57) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and independents Sulekha Devi (59), Arun Ankesh Syal (34), and Advocate Sanjay Sharma (56). In Hamirpur, Ashish Sharma (37) of BJP, Dr. Pushpinder Verma (48) of INC, and Independent candidate Nand Lal Sharma (64) are set to battle for victory. Nalagarh‘s assembly constituency will witness a race between Hardeep Singh Bawa (44) of INC, KL Thakur (64) of BJP, Kishori Lal Sharma (46) of Swabhiman Party, and independents Harpreet Singh (36) and Vijay Singh (36). (ANI) S u r g u j a (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 22 (ANI): Power tariff in Rajasthan will reduce once the state starts receiving 2022 racks of coal from the mine allocated to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) in Chhattisgarh, said the Minister of state for energy (independent charge) in Rajasthan Government, Hiralal Nagar. Currently, Rajasthan needs 20-22 racks and the state is receiving 9-10 racks, said Nagar, adding that efforts are on to increase the supply. Moreover, efforts are underway to ensure that two more coal blocks (Paras and Kanta Extension) allocated to the state should be handed over to it, the Kallakurichi (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 26 (ANI): A threemember delegation of the National Commission for Women, led by Khushbu Sundar, visited the families of victims who lost their lives by consuming illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district. The NCW had earlier taken suo motu cognizance of a media report on the deaths of people in the incident and constituted a three-member inquiry committee, led by NCW Member Khushbu Sundar, to look into the matter. As per it, the NCW delegation led by Khushbu Sundar has come to Kallakurichi district to inquire about the incident and to meet the family members of the persons who have died by drinking illicit liquor in Kallakurichi district. Khushbu Sundar said that she would submit the inquiry report tomorrow itself and again urged for a CBI investigation into the matter. “Everyone around this area knows that illicit liquor sales are taking place near the police station itself in the Kallakurichi district. Even though a lot of complaints have been raised and no action has been taken to date. When they knew illicit liquor sales were happening in Kallakurichi, why did they not take any action on it and why did they not stop it?” she said while talking to reporters after meeting with the victims’ families’. “Tamil Nadu Government has given Rs 10 lakhs to the families but that cannot fulfil their emotional needs when they have lost a family member. It’s a very big loss for them. What is this Rs 10 lakh going to do? Tomorrow I’m going to Delhi and will submit the report to the Commission. We are demanding a CBI inquiry but they are not doing it, after submitting the report, everything will be revealed,” she added. Also, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) earlier took cognizance of the case and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Government of Tamil Nadu, calling for a detailed report within one week. The Commission observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the right to life of the victims. Earlier in the day, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Chairman Kishor Makwana, along with the Deputy Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Commission for Scheduled Castes (TNCSC) Puneeth Pandian and the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the National Aditya Vidarbha Commission Sanmeet Kaur, met the family members of the victims. The death toll in the hooch tragedy rose to 63 as per Kallakurich District Collectorate data on Wednesday evening. Currently, 88 people are undergoing treatment in total, out of which 47 are admitted to the Government Kallakurichi Medical College and Hospital and 63 have been discharged in total from the Government Kallakurichi Medical College, as per the hospital authorities. 9 people have been admitted to the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry and a total of six have been discharged from the hospital. A total of five people have passed away at JIPMER. Tamil Nadu: NCW delegation meet families of victims of Kallakurichi hooch tragedy minister said. Nagar said this while visiting the PEKB coal mine in Surguja on Saturday. “Rajasthan needs 20-22 racks from this coal mine and currently supply of 9-10 racks is being done. Efforts are on to enhance the supply and ensure the handing over of two blocks (Parsa and Kanta Extention) to RVUNL. We will meet Chhattisgarh‘s CM and request the advancement of works regarding the handing over of two mines,” said Nagar. Handing over of the mines will enhance the supply and the company would receive 18 racks, he added. As RVUNL is receiving less coal from the mine (referring to PEKB), therefore we have to purchase coal from Coal India and it is costing 40 per cent more to us as well as 29 people are undergoing treatment at Salem Medical College, while 22 have passed away, as reported by hospital authorities. Two people are currently admitted to the Villupuram Medical College and two have been discharged from there. One person has been admitted to the Royapettah Greater Hospital in Chennai. Two people admitted to Sri Sanjeevi Hospital have been discharged. The total number of people affected by the consumption of illicit liquor has now increased to 225. (ANI) increasing the production cost of electricity, said the minister. Moreover, the quality of coal is not what we require, Nagar said. The visit aims to get the two mines as soon as possible so that an increase of power production in Rajasthan can be ensured and the public gets relief from purchasing electricity at a higher price, the minister said. “During the visit, I have noticed better management of mine, which is being handled by MDO Adani Group. The group has been working with a fivestar rating for the last few years,” said Nagar. Moreover, the minister also praised the works done by the Adani Group in terms of forestation and appealed to other mine developers to follow the same for environment conservation. On the occasion, the minister inaugurated a 9-megawatt solar power park and dedicated dozer push machines for mining purposes. The mining area requires a 15-megawatt power supply and the 9megawatt solar power park will contribute to green energy, pointed Nagar. Speaking about the Dozer push machines, the minister said these machines will bring major transformation and also be helpful in contributing to the environment. This technique will be used in the country for the first time and going to bring fruitful results, Nagar said. (ANI)
FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2024 9 SALE ENDS JULY 30-2024 Govt to give top priority to welfare and development of state: Andhra CM Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Asserting that the government’s priority will be to fulfil all the expectations and welfare of the people, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief, N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said the development of the State will be taken on a very fast pace. As part of a two-day visit to his home constituency of Kuppam after assuming charge as the Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu visited the incomplete branch canal of the Handri-Neeva Srujala Sravanthi at Santhipuram of Chinnari Doddi. The Chief Minister paid rich tributes to the TDP founder, the Late NT Rama Rao. Later, addressing a public meeting, Chandrababu Naidu admitted that the new government is now facing several challenges and said that “despite all this, every step will be taken to take the State on a progressive path.” Terming the fiveyear YSRCP rule as a nightmare, Chandrababu said that corruption is rampant in every part of the State. “We will soon publish white papers on the sectors that have been affected severely and new passbooks for the farmers will be issued soon with official seal after deleting the photos of the YSRCP president, Jagan Mohan Reddy,” the Chief Minister told the people. Acknowledging that of the nine times that he has been elected to the Assembly, eight times he won the poll from Kuppam, the Chief Minister admitted that he has an eternal bond with the people of Kuppam. “If at all if there is any rebirth I like to be the son of this soil,” he added. Recalling that he had selected Kuppam only to develop the segment as it was a backward area, Chandrababu promised to transform Kuppam as the model Assembly segment in the country with a perfect action plan. The Chief Minister thanked the DWCRA groups for donating Rs 4.5 cr for building the capital. Chandrababu Naidu also assured the people of Kuppam that every step will be taken to complete the branch canal of HandriNeeva Srujala Sravanthi at the earliest possible to supply water to every acre in the area. “The previous government has distributed Rs 10 to each beneficiary of the welfare scheme but looted Rs 100 from each of them. But this Government will pay Rs 15 each and will show the way to earn Rs 100,” he added. Stating that the State government will take all possible steps to increase the living standards of everyone, Chandrababu recalled that of the seven Assembly segments in the Chittoor Lok Sabha constituency, the people totally elected the Alliance in all seven segments, which, he said is history. Chandrababu said that the majority of the candidates who were given the chance in the recent elections are highly educated while 17 newly-elected MLAs are provided the opportunity in the Cabinet. Observing that the TDP always encourages the youth and the weaker sections of society, Chandrababu Naidu said that as far as Kuppam is concerned everyone is his supporter and he supports everyone since he does not have any particular section here. Recalling how the previous government looted Kuppam, particularly the granite reserves here, he said that the local people were harassed by foisting false cases against them, particularly when he was planning his visit here. P r o m i s i n g Minimum Support Prices for all the farm products, especially the commercial crops, the Chief Minister assured them that all the necessary measures would be taken to increase the dairy products. “My life ambition is eliminating poverty. I will again form the Kuppam Area Development Authority,” he said. Promising to provide employment to the youth, the Chief Minister said that salary dues of Dravidian University staff members will be released soon. Chandrababu Naidu promised to transform Kuppam as an education hub and also complete all the pending projects in the constituency. Many local TDP leaders also extended donations for building the capital. (ANI)
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