Nara Lokesh dares Jagan Reddy's party to prove Rs 2,000 cut in new welfare scheme
Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh has issued a stern warning to the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), demanding proof within 24 hours of what he described as a false allegation. The minister was responding to a social media post claiming that Rs 2,000 was being deposited into his bank account.'The opposition has tweeted that Rs 2,000 was deposited into my bank account. I'm giving them 24 hours, they must prove it. If not, there will be serious consequences, and I will take legal action,' Lokesh said.The X post by YSRCP questioned the credibility of the government's recently announced 'Talli ki Vandana' scheme, alleging that while the government promises Rs 15,000 per child under the scheme, only Rs 13,000 is actually being given — and that Rs 2,000 is being quietly cut. 'Not a salute to the mother... but a deception,' the party posted.advertisementCalling YSRCP a party that 'repeats lies a hundred times to make them seem true,' Lokesh referenced the 2019 elections, alleging that Jagan Mohan Reddy blamed his uncle's murder on TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, a narrative, he said, was believed by many at the time due to lack of effective counter. He added that Jagan's sister YS Sharmila is now revealing what actually happened.
'If they can't prove this lie, I will take action against YSRCP,' Lokesh asserted, referring to the claim of money transfer.Nara Lokesh also spoke about the state's education reforms. 'Give us one year, and we'll show the nation what the Andhra Model of Education truly means,' he said.Lokesh said the government has introduced several reforms in government schools, including distribution of school kits without political branding and measures to reduce the burden of heavy school bags. He urged parents to enroll their children in government schools, assuring them that the coalition government would take full responsibility for their development.advertisement'With everyone's support, we have brought reforms in government schools. Our goal is to provide quality education in these schools,' he said.
IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
28 minutes ago
- Indian Express
On ED's plea, Bombay High Court sets aside magistrate's order accepting EOW's closure report in Topsgrup case
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday set aside a magistrate court's September 2022 decision of accepting a closure report filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in a case against Topsgrup Services and Solution Limited. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had relied on the EOW's case to register a money laundering case against Amit Chandole, a close aide of Shiv Sena minister Pratap Sarnaik, and had subsequently probed the leader. Ramesh Iyer, a former employee of Topsgrup and the original complainant, had informed the magistrate that he had no objection to the closure report, claiming that his complaint was filed 'due to a misunderstanding.' The court had then accepted the report, prompting the ED to challenge the decision before the high court. The ED's case was based on an FIR registered on October 28, 2020, based on Iyer's complaint. He had alleged that Topsgrup defrauded the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) of Rs 175 crore. As per the ED, the MMRDA contract awarded to Topsgrup was facilitated by Sarnaik, who allegedly received kickbacks of at least Rs 7 crore. On Wednesday, a single-judge bench of Justice Madhav Jamdar – while allowing the ED's plea – noted that the magistrate 'didn't apply mind' to the 'C' summary report (closure report) and it was accepted solely on the ground that the complainant had given no objection. The EOW had filed the C-summary report in January 2022. The order of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court, dated September 14, 2022, noted the EOW's submission that after reviewing witness statements and relevant documents, it concluded that no cognizable offence could be made out. The high court bench has now sent the matter back to the magistrate court, directing it to reconsider the C-summary report filed by the EOW expeditiously. The high court clarified that it had not examined the merits of the closure report and that all contentions of the parties remained 'expressly kept open.' Justice Jamdar noted that the magistrate was duty bound to apply his/her mind to the facts of the case, the closure report and accompanying material before passing an order, either accepting the report, rejecting it and taking cognisance of the offence and initiating proceedings, or ordering further investigation. 'A bare perusal of said Order dated September 14, 2022 shows that the 'C' Summary Report is accepted without application of mind and only on the ground that the First Informant has given no objection,' the high observed. The bench further noted that the question of whether the case needs to be committed to the special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) would arise only if the magistrate rejects the closure report and initiates proceedings. Accordingly, the high court sent the case back to the magistrate for reconsideration and disposed of the ED's plea.
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
Bad news for Israel, US as Iran destroys F-35 fighter jet worth Rs..., warns of...
Bad news for Israel, US as Iran destroys F-35 fighter jet worth Rs..., warns of... Israel conducted strikes at Iran's nuclear, missile and military complex, mounting tension in West Asia. In a counterattack, Iran also launched missile attack. Also Iran has made a big claim amid the Israeli attack. Iran says that it has shot down 2 fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force. This fighter jet is F-35 and is considered to be US' most advanced jet. Iran has also claimed to have captured a pilot flying the F-35. According to Tehran Times, as soon as this fighter jet entered Iran's airspace, Iran shot it down, after which the pilot came down using a parachute. As soon as the pilot came down, he was caught by Iranian officials. Israel Defense Force says that till now we do not have any such news. According to the video shared by Israel Defense Force regarding the operation, IAF soldiers are using RAAM (F-15I), SOUFA (F-16I) and ADIR (F-35I) to attack Iran. Israel has purchased all these fighter jets from America. The US plane which is said to have been shot down, its one unit costs Rs 7 billion. That means if Iran's claim turns out to be true, then Israel has suffered a loss of Rs 15 billion on the very first day of this attack. F-35 is a 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft The F-35 fighter plane is considered to be US' fifth generation fighter plane. It is a stealth fighter jet. US sells it by calling it the strongest plane. The price of this fighter jet of US is 90 million dollars (about 7 billion rupees). It is considered to be the most valuable plane. This is a single seater aircraft, which has one pilot. Due to its accurate aim, this fighter jet has also been named Panther. Israel is using 200 fighter jets in the war Israel is using at least 200 fighter jets simultaneously to fight Iran. On Friday, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion to kill top Iranian officials. In this operation, 6 Iranian nuclear scientists and 4 military officers have been killed. Apart from this, more than 60 Iranian citizens have died.
Hans India
2 hours ago
- Hans India
Plane crash: MP defers Ladli Behna instalment release event
The 25th instalment of Madhya Pradesh's flagship 'Ladli Behan Yojana', originally scheduled for release on Friday (June 13), has been postponed following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav was set to disburse the funds during a public event in Jabalpur on Friday, but in light of the tragedy, all related programmes were deferred. The chief minister wrote on his X handle, 'As the nation grieves the loss of lives in the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash, I have decided to postpone the events scheduled in Jabalpur and Indore on 13 June. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families. May they find strength in this difficult hour.' Despite the delay, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to the scheme, which currently provides Rs 1,250 per month to 1.27 crore women across the state. The instalment -- amounting to nearly Rs 1,500 crore -- is expected to be transferred soon, although a revised date has not yet been announced. Launched in June 2023, the Ladli Behan Yojana was envisioned to empower women economically and socially. Initially offering Rs 1,000 per month, the amount was raised to Rs 1,250 on Raksha Bandhan 2023, with a long-term goal of reaching Rs 3,000 per beneficiary. The scheme has disbursed over Rs 28,000 crore across 24 instalments, significantly impacting household stability and women's autonomy in financial decisions. In a major policy expansion, state Finance Minister Jagdish Devda announced in the 2025–26 Budget that the scheme will now be integrated with national social security programs. Beneficiaries will be linked to the 'Atal Pension Yojana', 'Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana', and 'Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana', offering life and accident insurance as well as post-retirement financial support. This integration aims to ensure long-term security for women, especially those in vulnerable socio-economic groups. A budgetary allocation of Rs 18,669 crore has been earmarked for the 'Ladli Behan Yojana' this fiscal year, underscoring the government's continued prioritisation of women's welfare. As the people mourn the Ahmedabad tragedy, the scheme remains a symbol of resilience and hope for millions of women in Madhya Pradesh.
