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Hans India
22 minutes ago
- Hans India
State will take steps to control ‘goondaraj': CM
Bhubaneswar: OdishaChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said he has given 'absolute power' to the police to take action against those involved in crimes against women. Addressing the Independence Day function at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Majhi said his government will not hesitate to bring a special legislation to 'completely end' organised crimes. From the function, the Chief Minister also announced an additional 5 kg of rice will be provided to the poor people in 11 districts for three months. 'People who are involved in crimes against women have no place in society, they must be in jail. Therefore, I have given absolute power to the police to take necessary actions in such cases,' he said. Majhi said nobody, how influential he may be, will be spared if he is involved in crimes against women. The statement came as the State reported a slew of crimes against women, with the Opposition raising questions on the law and order situation. 'The law and order situation of the State is more or less under control. However, we have to strengthen and make it more effective,' he said. Noting that intoxication was one of the major factors behind the rise in crimes, Majhi said he has directed the police to against such activities. 'The government will take all measures to firmly control 'goondaraj'. The process of identification of criminals has already started,' he said. 'In order to completely end organised crimes, the State government will not hesitate to bring special legislation. Extortion and other such activities are completely illegal and those will be considered as organised crimes and dealt with firmly,' he said. Majhi said his government was committed to making colleges and universities safe for women by implementing initiatives like 'Shaktishree'. He maintained that women's empowerment is not just a slogan for his government. 'We have provided financial assistance to over 1 crore women through 'Subhadra Yojana'. Women have been able to become small entrepreneurs by utilising the assistance. The State has so far produced 17 lakh 'lakhpati didis',' he said. The Chief Minister said the State's commitment to women's empowerment is evident from the 2025-26 annual budget, in which allocations of Rs 89,861 crore have been made for schemes in regard to this. Listing the social welfare measures undertaken by his government, Majhi announced that 27 lakh poor families, who are beneficiaries of the 'Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana', in 11 districts will be given 5 kg additional rice per month for three months free of cost.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Odisha to give 5 kg addl rice free to 2.7 million poor families for next 3 months: Majhi
Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said more than 2.7 million poor families in 11 districts would receive 5 kg of additional rice for three months free of cost in addition to the rice being supplied under Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. FILE PHOTO: Labourers unload rice crop from a trolley in a grain market. (REUTERS/Representative Image) Speaking at a function here on Friday, Majhi said each eligible family in eight KBK districts, including Boudh, Gajapati, and Kandhamal, will receive 5 kg of free rice per month for the next three months. Majhi said the government will spend ₹180 crore to distribute 41,082 tonnes of additional rice among them. The announcement comes after the state government decided in July to suspend ration distribution to 2.058 million beneficiaries who have not completed the mandatory e-KYC for their ration cards. At the time, food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushnachandra Patra had declared that beneficiaries had three months to complete the process or face permanent cancellation. Officials said the decision would also help ease the pressure on the state's godowns, which were holding surplus parboiled rice. The Food Corporation of India is not lifting parboiled rice from Odisha and the three other states, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand, haven't evinced interest in lifting parboiled rice either. FCI has so far lifted 14.33 lakh tonne till the end of July, leaving a stockpile of nearly 12 lakh tonne with the rice millers.
New Indian Express
20 hours ago
- New Indian Express
CM Majhi leads Tiranga rally in Cuttack, calls for national unity
BHUBANESWAR: Ahead of the Independence Day celebration, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday participated in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' rally at 42 Mouza in Cuttack district, as part of the BJP's nationwide outreach programme to promote patriotism and unity. Riding in an open jeep and holding the national flag, the chief minister covered a 10-km stretch from Brahmapur Chowk to Kalapada. Hundreds of people riding bikes and chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' joined the chief minister in the procession. At various points, women welcomed him with flowers and diyas. Addressing the gathering after the procession, he said, 'In response to the Prime Minister's call, this campaign is being organised across the country to honour those who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom and to safeguard our borders. The Tricolour is our pride, our identity, and our symbol. Let's hoist it at our homes to honour the freedom fighters and armed forces personnel who laid down their lives to keep it flying high.' Earlier, the BJP's state unit held a 10-day Tiranga Yatra from May 13 to 23 to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, highlighting its achievements and inspiring national pride. The objective was to not only inform the public about the achievements of the operation but also inspire a spirit of national pride and unity. Cuttack Sadar MLA Prakash Chandra Sethi and other local BJP leaders also joined the chief minister's rally.
