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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Overflowing Drains, Mosquito Menace: BJP Flags Neglect in Jogulamba Gadwal Village
Gadwal: A major sanitation crisis has been brought to light in TT Doddi village under Aija Mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal district. The visit, led by BJP Mandal President Gopalakrishna, exposed severe issues such as clogged drainage systems, stagnant wastewater, and unbearable stench—all of which are causing distress to local residents, especially school children. Speaking during the inspection, BJP's former District President Ramachandra Reddy expressed serious concern over the deteriorated state of hygiene in the village. He observed that silt-filled drains and blocked canals were causing wastewater to overflow onto the roads, turning them into breeding grounds for mosquitoes and sources of foul odors. He noted that a government school is located adjacent to this unsanitary area, putting the health and comfort of school children at significant risk. Reddy accused the current state government of neglecting Panchayati Raj governance and failing to empower village-level administrations. 'The Panchayati Raj Act has been completely ignored in Telangana. As a result, welfare schemes and development programs are not reaching rural populations effectively,' he stated. The BJP leaders stressed that villages across the state are facing similar sanitation and development challenges due to administrative apathy. They called for the immediate conduct of local body elections, stating that only elected local representatives can ensure proper governance and cleanliness in villages. Without timely elections, they warned, rural citizens would continue to suffer from these avoidable hardships. The visit concluded with a public appeal demanding swift governmental intervention and the restoration of basic civic amenities in TT Doddi. Those present at the program included Gadwal contested MLA Balgera Shiva Reddy, Pradeep Swamy, Narasanna Goud, Shashi Kumar, Giddanna, Gopalu, Shankaram, and numerous village residents. Key Demands: Immediate clearance and repair of village drainage systems Action to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds Timely conduct of local body elections Effective implementation of sanitation and development programs at the village level. The call for action reflects growing discontent among rural communities over government inaction and highlights the urgent need for infrastructural reforms in Telangana's villages.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Haryana to allot land in 2,000 villages to support Prajapati potters: CM Saini
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced land allotment to the Prajapati community in 2,000 villages within 15 days to facilitate access to soil for pottery. Addressing a state-level Maharaja Daksha Prajapati Jayanti event in Bhiwani, he said land details, including khasra numbers, would be shared with beneficiaries. Land rights letters were also distributed to community members. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini during an event in Bhiwani on Sunday. (Sourced) Under the Haryana Rural Industrial Scheme, Prajapatis will receive a 15% subsidy on machinery and building construction (B, C, D categories) to set up micro-enterprises. Additionally, a 7% annual interest subsidy on term loans—up to ₹8 lakh annually for seven years—will be provided. Highlighting the cultural value of pottery, Saini said it reflects the skill and vision of the Prajapati community. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 19 development projects worth ₹234.38 crore in Bhiwani and announced ₹1.29 crore for community dharamshala works. The CM emphasised the state's commitment to welfare schemes for the backward Class-A communities, including 8% Panchayati Raj representation, ₹51,000 Shagun for daughters' marriage, ₹4,000 annual aid under the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, and free coaching for competitive exams. The Mati Kala Board was also credited for promoting traditional clay artistry.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt boasting of 'one and a half years vs five years' can't even conduct basic elections: Gehlot
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government, accusing it of shirking its constitutional responsibilities by delaying elections to Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies. Gehlot said, "The government that boasts of 'one and a half years versus five years' has failed to conduct even basic democratic elections." He highlighted that Article 243-E of the Constitution mandates that Panchayati Raj elections must be held every five years without fail. "The current government is openly flouting constitutional provisions due to fear of an electoral defeat," he alleged. Gehlot further cited key Supreme Court rulings, including Goa Government vs Fauzia Imtiaz Sheikh and Punjab State Election Commission vs Punjab Government, which reaffirm that elections for local self-government bodies must be conducted every five years, as enshrined in the Constitution. 'Even the highest court of the country has made it clear -- these elections are not optional. They are a democratic necessity,' he stressed. The former CM claimed that the BJP's avoidance of timely elections reflects its nervousness about facing the public. 'They know the people are unhappy and might vote them out. That's why they're delaying elections on flimsy grounds,' he said. Gehlot urged the Election Commission and judiciary to intervene and ensure democratic processes are followed. 'Democracy is being weakened under this regime. If elections are not held on time, it sets a dangerous precedent for the country,' he warned. Over 6,500 Panchayati Raj institutions and over 50 municipal bodies in Rajasthan have completed their five-year term, but elections have not yet been conducted. The State Election Commission confirmed this recently in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query. The commission stated that no proposal for elections has been received so far, and elections cannot be held until delimitation and reorganisation processes are completed. The State Election Commission, in a submission to the High Court, explained that the work of delimitation and reorganisation is currently underway at the state government level, due to which, timely elections were not possible. As of January 2025, the tenure of over 6,500 Panchayats had ended. In the interim, the state government appointed sarpanches as administrators, a move that has been challenged in the High Court.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Voter list revision for panchayat polls from July 18
Lucknow: The UP State Election Commission on Friday announced a comprehensive revision of the electoral rolls in preparation for the 2026 panchayat elections. Spearheaded by SEC Raj Pratap Singh, this initiative will encompass all three levels of the Panchayati Raj framework. The process will begin on July 18 and continue till Jan 15, 2026, involving door-to-door surveys, online applications, verification, and the final publication of updated voter lists. Special attention will be given to people who turn 18 by Jan 1, 2026. A directive from the SEC office emphasized that DMs and election officers must ensure widespread publicity through newspapers and public notice boards. TNN
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC seeks govt safety plan for panchayat polls amid monsoon, yatra rush
Dehradun: Uttarakhand high court on Friday directed the Panchayati Raj secretary and the director general of police (DGP) to submit a detailed report on safety measures and emergency response plans for the upcoming panchayat elections , scheduled to be held in two phases on July 24 and 28. A division bench of Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Alok Mehra was hearing a petition seeking postponement of the elections citing concerns over numerous road closures during the monsoon and ongoing religious pilgrimages. The petitioner, Dr Baijnath Sharma, a resident of Haridwar, contended that the election schedule coincided with severe weather conditions, leading to road blockages and restricted movement in rural areas, which would impact election activities. Sharma also pointed to the influx of devotees for the ongoing kanwar yatra, as well as the Char Dham yatra, which is drawing thousands of visitors daily across the state, creating significant pressure on traffic and administrative resources. "The security personnel deployed for kanwar yatra, disaster-affected zones, and Char Dham yatra are already overstretched. Police and administrative staff are engaged in disaster management, panchayat election duties, and kanwariya arrangements, resulting in shortage of security forces across other districts," the petitioner said, urging that the three-tier panchayat elections be conducted in an alternative month to July. The high court directed the state govt to present an emergency management plan for safely conducting the elections before the next hearing scheduled on Tuesday.
