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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Call for social awareness to eradicate superstitions: SP Ratna
Madakasira: Social transformation can only be achieved through awareness, education, and the protection of civil rights, said Sri Sathya Sai district SP V Ratna during the Civil Rights Day celebrations held at Suryavidyaniketan School in Bullasamudram village, Madakasira constituency on Saturday. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, SP Ratna emphasized the need to eliminate social discrimination and superstitions that still persist in some areas despite being in the modern era. The SP stated that social reforms must begin at the grassroots level, and Madakasira could serve as a model for change. She condemned the continuation of practices like the two-glass system and stressed the importance of equality and freedom as fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. She credited Dr BR Ambedkar's efforts for establishing the civil rights enshrined in the Constitution. She also warned that any crimes against vulnerable groups would be dealt with strictly according to the law. The SP added that Madakasira has great potential for development and encouraged collective action with social responsibility to move the region forward. She announced strong measures to curb child marriages, road accidents, and anti-social activities in the area. During the event, cultural teams including police folk artists performed awareness songs. Several local issues were brought to the SP's attention, and she promised swift resolution. On this occasion, information posters detailing compensation for SC/ST victims were also released. The event was attended by Sarpanch Rangamma, Tehsildar Karunakar, CDPO Malleswari, CIs Nagesh and Rajkumar, SB SI Muni Pratap, women leaders, villagers, and other notable participants.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Knowledge of legal rights must for eliminating social inequalities, says Sathya Sai SP
The Sri Sathya Sai district police on Saturday held a special awareness drive at Bullasamudram village of Madakasira mandal to celebrate Civil Rights Day, highlighting the importance of constitutional rights and social equality. Superintendent of Police V. Ratna inaugurated the programme and addressed a gathering of students, villagers and police personnel. The SP said the Indian Constitution bestows upon every citizen the right to equality, freedom and protection from suppression and exploitation. She called for eliminating discrimination of all kinds to achieve true social justice. 'Every citizen must understand and exercise their legal rights,' the SP said. Ms. Ratna observed that during the past six months, awareness programmes connected to the importance of Civil Rights Day were organised across the district. She thanked officials, students, police and village elders for their cooperation in conducting the camps to educate the public. 'It's the responsibility of everyone to eliminate social inequalities, and this alone can create a society of true equality,' Mr. Ratna said. Deploring the still-prevalent practice of child marriage, the SP said this social aberration was a punishable offense. Ms. Ratna highlighted a plethora of government welfare schemes and the economic sustenance programmes of NGOs for the underprivileged in society, vulnerable to the scourge of child marriages. The SP called upon women, particularly those working and in colleges, to download the Shakti App on their mobiles, as this would protect them from any external attacks from the miscreants. Senior officials from the Women and Child Welfare, police, revenue and panchayat raj departments attended the event.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
SP explains significance of Civil Rights Day
Nallamada: On Civil Rights Day, Sri Sathya Sai District Superintendent of Police (SP) Mrs. V. Ratna, IPS, emphasized that every citizen has the constitutional right to live freely and equally in society. She called for greater awareness of legal rights and encouraged citizens to seek justice through lawful means if their rights are violated. The Civil Rights Day event was held at the premises of the village secretariat in Nallamada with participation from people of all communities. SP Ratna attended as the chief guest and addressed the gathering. She noted that in Sri Sathya Sai District, Civil Rights Day is regularly observed in coordination with officials from all departments to promote awareness among the public. SP Ratna also pointed out that there are strict laws in place to protect women and children from indecent behavior and explained the importance of SC/ST laws. She outlined the compensations provided by the government to victims under such legislations. She guided women and children on how to safeguard themselves and recommended downloading the Shakti App to enhance personal safety. The event also included speeches from officials who urged the public to make good use of the constitutional rights and raised awareness about the negative consequences of child marriages. Later, SP Ratna conducted an inspection of the Nallamada Police Station. Other attendees included DSP Vijay Kumar, CI Narender Reddy, SB SI Pradeep Kumar, Sarpanch Bharati, Deputy Tahsildar Sunitha, Superintendent Srinivasa Reddy, SI Mallikarjuna Reddy, and members of the SC/ST Vigilance Monitoring Committee including Narayana, along with people from various communities.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Nitturu villagers must live united in harmony: Collector
Anantapur: As part of the Civil Rights Day celebrations, Anantapur District Collector Dr. Vinod Kumar V visited Nitturu village in Yellanur mandal along with Assistant Collector Sachin Rahar and SC Corporation Director Kamalamma. He urged the villagers to live together in unity, freedom, and peace. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that each month, one village is selected to observe Civil Rights Day to directly understand local issues. He stated that officials, including the police, will regularly visit villages to review whether constitutional rights are being properly implemented. He instructed the District Social Welfare Officer to collect mandal-wise and police station-wise data on SC/ST atrocity cases and announced his intention to personally visit areas with high case rates along with the District SP. Emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution, the Collector said he is willing to sit with villagers to understand and resolve issues at the community level. He stressed the importance of allocating proper cremation grounds in every village, respecting all caste beliefs, and urged the RDO to identify and allot land for the same. He also addressed infrastructure issues in the SC Colony, especially the drinking water crisis, and directed RWS officials to resolve them immediately. SC Corporation Director Kamalamma requested the appointment of a special DSP for the SC/ST Cell and encouraged the community to assert their rights. DVMC members Imam and Ellanna appealed for harmony in the village and requested a water tank for the SC Colony and a road to the cremation ground. Later, the Collector and officials visited the homeof Pushpalatha, a resident of the SC Colony, inquired about local issues, and encouraged her children to pursue education. He drank water from the household as a gesture of solidarity and toured the village streets. Observing poor drainage, he instructed the MPDO to build proper CC drains and called for removal of illegal road encroachments. The visit concluded with a special puja at the Sri Chennakeshava Swamy temple by the District Collector. Officials Present: Anantapur RDO Keshav Naidu, DSP Venkateswarlu, Village Sarpanch Sharada, MPTC Sridevi, MPP Gangadevi, JD Social Welfare Radhika, DWORam Anjaneyulu, DVMC members Imam and Ellanna, Tahsildar Seshareddy, MPDO Vasudeva Reddy, VRO Vinod, and local villagers.
