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Hans India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Durgesh vows to promote tourism in Anakapalli dist
Anakapalli: Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh said that every individual should work towards achieving the dream of Alluri Sitarama Raju. A 10-foot bronze statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju, installed by the Kshatriya Seva Samiti in Narsipatnam to commemorate his 128th birth anniversary, was unveiled on Friday. Along with State Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra and Anakapalli MP CM Ramesh paid tributes to the statue of Sitarama Raju. Speaking on the occasion, Kandula Durgesh stressed that youth should take Sitarama Raju's fighting spirit as an inspiration and work for the development of the society. The Minister assured that he would work hard to develop the region as a tourist destination. He informed that temples and tourist places in Anakapalli district will be developed as a circuit. Nearby areas including Alluri Sitarama Raju ghat would also be developed along with Anakapalli, he informed. Further, Durgesh opined that real tributes to Sitarama Raju could become a reality through the development of the region. Speaking on the occasion, Anakapalli district in-charge Minister Kollu Ravindra mentioned that people should come forward for the development of Alluri Park. Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu stated that it was necessary to develop Alluri Park in a way that tourists visit it frequently. He appealed to develop the park with the help of donors. Later, he thanked the public representatives who allocated funds for the development of the park. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha announced Rs 5 lakh for the development of the park. Anakapalli MP C.M. Ramesh announced that he would allocate Rs 30 lakh from the MPLADS. He assured that he would collect funds with the support of his friends. Vizianagaram Lok Sabha member K Appala Naidu said that he was fortunate to have allocated Rs 10 lakh for the development of Alluri Park. Later, prizes were given to the winners of essay writing and cricket competitions organised for students of various schools. District Collector Vijaya Krishnan, Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha, among others, were present.
The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Naxalism confined to just five, six districts', says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (July 4, 2025) declared that Maoism is now confined to just five to six districts in the country and even in such places, it will not continue for a long time. The Maoist hubs have been transformed into educational hubs. The area known as Red Corridor is now rapidly changing into a growth corridor, he said, speaking at the 128th birth anniversary celebrations of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju organised by Kshatriya Seva Samiti (TG & AP) and Union Ministry of Culture. Mr. Singh said the government has taken a decision that by March 31 next year, the entire country would be maoist-free. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he emphasised that only terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan was targeted, avoiding civil or military establishments, and adhering to ethical principles. He lauded Sitarama Raju, the legendary freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh, as an embodiment of courage, duty and 'karma'. Similarily, the country's brave soldiers demonstrated courage, duty and 'karma' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, he said. Quoting from Ramayan, he said, during 'Lanka Dahan', Lord Hanuman hit only those who hit him. Similarly, the country demonstrated courage during Operation Sindoor and targeted only terror structures in Pakistan and not civilian or military establishments, he said. "I would also like to say, if any such mischief (Pahalgam terror attack) takes place in future, we will give befitting to reply to terrorism with the same strength," he said. The life of Sitarama Raju, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, is also an example of social unity, he said. Mr. Singh said new technology, infrastructure development and digital revolution are very much needed for development in the context of a 'New India', but it is the "cultural soul" which can keep the country united. He affirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is working to realise the vision of Sitarama Raju on tribal development through various central initiatives. The tenet of 'Viksit Bharat', he explained, involves taking pride in its cultural heritage, while upholding constitutional values and being inspired by the dreams of the youth. Mr. Singh also urged everyone to take the life of Sitarama Raju to every school and home. Speaking on the occasion, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said Sitarama Raju, in the short span of his life (less than 30 years), stood as an inspiration and his memory makes the countrymen feel proud. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Karnataka Minister Bose Raju, former Union Minister P Ashok Gajapati Raju and other leaders were present on the occasion.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
10-foot bronze statue of Alluri unveiled
: State tourism minister Kandula Durgesh called upon everyone to strive for the realisation of noted freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju's ideals. On the occasion of the 128th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter, a 10-foot bronze statue of the heroic tribal leader was unveiled at the entrance of Narsipatnam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event was organised by the Kshatriya Seva Samiti. The statue was unveiled by assembly speaker Ch Ayyanna Patrudu, minister Durgesh, excise minister Kollu Ravindra, Anakapalli MP CM Ramesh and other dignitaries, who paid rich tributes to the legendary figure. Following this, the dignitaries participated in the birth anniversary celebrations held at the Smritivanam (memorial forest) of Alluri at Krishnadevipeta, Golugonda mandal. Speaking on the occasion, Durgesh said Alluri was a first-generation freedom fighter who led a significant tribal movement and heroically fought for the rights of Adivasis. He urged the youth to draw inspiration from Alluri's fighting spirit and contribute to the development of society. He pledged to transform the region into a tourist hub and promised the creation of a tourism circuit connecting spiritual and scenic locations across Anakapalli district. He assured that the ghats and surrounding areas where Alluri sacrificed his life would also be developed. Durgesh also remarked that Alluri is a symbol of Telugu valor and that the state is officially commemorating his birth anniversary across all regions. Later, the Speaker, ministers, and MPs elaborated on Alluri's greatness and the steps required to fulfill his vision.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Naxalism confined to just five, six districts: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday declared that Naxalism is now confined to just five to six districts in the country and even in such places, it will not continue for a long Naxal hubs have been transformed into educational hubs. The area known as Red Corridor is now rapidly changing into a growth corridor, he said, speaking at the 128th birth anniversary celebrations of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju organised by Kshatriya Seva Samiti (TG & AP) and Union Ministry of said the government has taken a decision that by March 31 next year, the entire country would be to Operation Sindoor , he emphasised that only terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan was targeted, avoiding civil or military establishments, and adhering to ethical lauded Sitarama Raju, the legendary freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh, as an embodiment of courage, duty and 'karma'.Similarily, the country's brave soldiers demonstrated courage, duty and 'karma' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, he from Ramayan, he said, during 'Lanka Dahan', Lord Hanuman hit only those who hit the country demonstrated courage during Operation Sindoor and targeted only terror structures in Pakistan and not civilian or military establishments, he said."I would also like to say, if any such mischief (Pahalgam terror attack) takes place in future, we will give befitting to reply to terrorism with the same strength," he life of Sitarama Raju, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, is also an example of social unity, he said new technology, infrastructure development and digital revolution are very much needed for development in the context of a 'New India', but it is the "cultural soul" which can keep the country affirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is working to realise the vision of Sitarama Raju on tribal development through various central tenet of 'Viksit Bharat', he explained, involves taking pride in its cultural heritage, while upholding constitutional values and being inspired by the dreams of the also urged everyone to take the life of Sitarama Raju to every school and on the occasion, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said Sitarama Raju, in the short span of his life (less than 30 years), stood as an inspiration and his memory makes the countrymen feel Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Karnataka Minister Bose Raju, former Union Minister P Ashok Gajapati Raju and other leaders were present on the occasion.
