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The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jagan Mohan Reddy objects to supply of ration goods through fair price shops
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has opposed the government's decision to supply ration through the fair price (FP) shops instead of mobile dispensing units (MDU). In a post on X on Sunday, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said the government's decision would create hardship to the poor. 'The government is pushing onto the road nearly 20,000 BC, SC, ST and minority people, who rely on the 9,260 MDUs introduced by the YSRCP government,' he said. The TDP had promised to pay ₹10,000 per month to the volunteers if it was voted to power. Soon after coming to power, the government withdrew their services. In the name of rationalisation, the government was acting with a vengeance against the village and ward secretariats. Village Clinics, family doctor services, and RBKs were weakened, he said. 'People are facing serious difficulties in getting government services. Due to this foolish move, their difficulties have increased further,' he alleged. Moreover, 20,000 employees who depended on these vehicles had been hit hard, he said. They were not shown any alternative, he added. In all, three lakh people, who included 2.6 lakh volunteers and those laid off in the AP Beverages Corporation and AP FibreNet, lost their jobs, he said. 'Only Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu can destroy so many families in a year of rule,' he added.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
YSRCP leader Jagan Reddy demands free re-evaluation of SSC exams, urges action against HRD Minister Lokesh
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy lambasted the TDP-led NDA government over irregularities surfaced in the evaluation of recently announced SSC examinations. Demanding free re-evaluation of answer sheets and a pause on admission to institutions based on SSC results, he sought action against everyone responsible, including HRD Minister Lokesh. Accusing the government of failing to evaluate answer sheets properly and ensure transparent results, impacting 6.14 lakh students, Jagan, in a post on the social media platform 'X', pointed out that errors led to lost admission opportunities in institutions like IIIT and Gurukul Junior Colleges. He also alleged that the current dispensation has rolled back the educational reforms introduced by his government, including Nadu-Nedu (school infrastructure), Amma Vodi (financial aid to mothers), English-medium education, TOEFL classes from Class 3, and CBSE/IB curricula, harming the students' global competitiveness. The issue has sparked outrage online, with users sharing stories of students losing IIIT seats due to evaluation errors.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Andhra Pradesh resumes ration delivery at fair price shops
The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday resumed delivery of essential commodities at fair price shops, replacing the supply through Mobile Dispensing Units (MDUs). State ministers launched the programme at various places. Essential commodities, like rice, sugar and pulses, will be delivered at 29,796 fair price shops across the state. Differently abled and citizens above 65 years will continue to get the essentials at their doorsteps. Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Nadendla Manohar launched the distribution of essential commodities through the Fair Price Shop (FPS) in Peethapuram. In his remarks on the occasion, he said beneficiaries no longer need to wait for MDUs or skip work anymore and can collect their rations at their convenience. Under the revamped system, ration card holders can collect their entitlements from any ration shop in the state. The ration shops will be open for the first 15 days of every month from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shops will remain open on Sundays during the distribution period. Manohar said the government would further strengthen the public distribution system. CCTV cameras will be installed at ration shops and customers will be provided with all facilities. "We have also put up a QR code at every ration shop. If consumers want to file a complaint, they can scan it directly and share their problems. We will take action against dealers if the shop does not open on time or if there is any discrepancy in weight or quality," he said. The department has created a separate WhatsApp group for the differently abled and the elderly, he said, adding that dealers have to post a photo of themselves going to their homes and giving them rations. The state Cabinet last month decided to restore the delivery of essentials through fair price shops, replacing supply through MDUs, which was introduced by the previous government of the YSR Congress Party. The coalition government alleged that the public distribution system was mismanaged under YSRCP rule. It accused the previous government of spending Rs 1,600 crore on MDUs, which failed to serve the people effectively. However, YSR Congress President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy lashed out at the coalition government for doing away with the ration supply through MDUs. He asked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu why he was against the services being delivered to the people at their homes. In a post on 'X on Sunday, he asked Naidu why he was bringing hardship to the poor again. "Is it a vision to end the door delivery system of government services?" he asked. He alleged that BC, SC, ST and minority families relying on 9,260 ration vehicles have been thrown on the road. "Does this government have any humanity? Is it right to remove these vehicles that provide services to people at their doorsteps in a transparent manner and serve them more during floods and disasters,' he asked. Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that before the YSRCP government came to power, the poor had to face many hardships in getting their monthly rations, including the right to food security. They would stand in long queues in front of ration shops under the hot sun or rain. He alleged that the beneficiaries faced discrimination and humiliation and were exploited.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Cyberabad Police chief urges retired officers to continue contributing to society
Cyberabad Police chief urges retired officers to continue contributing to society 31 May 2025 | 9:56 PM Hyderabad, May 31 (UNI) Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty on Saturday urged retired police officers to continue contributing to society in meaningful ways by sharing their vast experience and knowledge. see more.. Hyd: Telangana Muslim JAC calls for united fight against Waqf Amendment Act 31 May 2025 | 9:53 PM Hyderabad, May 31 (UNI) Demanding the withdrawal of the Wakf Amendment Act, 2025 (WAA), the Telangana Muslim Joint Action Committee (JAC), a body comprising various Muslim groups, organised a 'Maha Dharna' at Dharma Chowk, Indira Park, here on Saturday. see more.. AP: Ex-CM Jagan Mohan Reddy demands action against Minister N Lokesh over SSC results fiasco 31 May 2025 | 9:51 PM Vijayawada, May 31 (UNI) YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded strict action against Education Minister Nara Lokesh, holding him squarely responsible for the chaos surrounding the Class 10 (SSC) examination results in Andhra Pradesh. see more.. Suresh Kurup assumes Command of ICG Vizhinjam 31 May 2025 | 8:55 PM Thiruvananthapuram, May 31 (UNI) Commandant Suresh R Kurup assumed the Command of Indian Coast Guard Station, Vizhinjam, from Commandant Sreekumar G who is superannuating from service, in a command change ceremony held at the station on Saturday. see more..
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
MDU union's appeal to Jagan on doorstep ration delivery
: The Andhra Pradesh Mobile Dispensing Units (MDU) Union has appealed to former Chief Minister and YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to reinstate the doorstep ration delivery system after the YSRCP returns to power. The TDP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government's decision to scrap the service from June 1 left over 18,000 MDU families jobless, the union members said and submitted a petition highlighting their plight and seeking the revival of the scheme. The doorstep delivery system, introduced under Mr. Jagan's leadership, ensured access to rations for the disabled, elderly, and remote tribal communities, while providing livelihoods to 9,260 operators and support staff. 'This service was a lifeline for us and those we served. Its cancellation has caused immense hardship,' they said and urged Mr. Reddy to bring it back once the party regains power.
