Latest news with #RameshYadav
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
YSRCP delegation meets Governor Nazeer, urges for peaceful ZPTC polls in Pulivendula
VIJAYAWADA: A YSRCP delegation met Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Thursday, and submitted a complaint against the growing violence in Kadapa district during the ZPTC byelections. They alleged that law and order had completely collapsed, and that the police system was supporting the ruling coalition instead of maintaining neutrality. They urged the Governor to ensure that the ZPTC polls in Pulivendula are held in a peaceful atmosphere and an impartial manner. The YSRCP delegation, led by Botcha Satyanarayana, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, informed the Governor that the TDP-backed rowdies launched violent attacks in Pulivendula using lethal weapons. Botcha told the Governor that MLC Ramesh Yadav was seriously injured in the attack, and the police failed to act. He also brought to the Governor's notice how the police force, including Kurnool DIG Koya Praveen, was making biased statements. Speaking to outside Raj Bhavan, Botcha questioned whether democracy was still alive in the State, stating that Ramesh Yadav, a BC leader, was not given basic protection.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
YSRCP urges SEC to act on Pulivendula violence
Vijayawada: A delegation of senior YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders met Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Neelam Sawhney in Vijayawada on Wednesday, raising serious concerns about the violence 'unleashed' by TDP-backed goons in Pulivendula during the ZPTC by-election campaign. The leaders submitted detailed evidence and urged the Commission to intervene immediately and ensure a peaceful and democratic election process. Former ministers Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani), Velampalli Srinivas, MLCs Lella Appi Reddy and Ramesh Yadav, former MLA Malladi Vishnu, and other key district leaders including Devineni Avinash, Manohar Reddy, and Mayor Rayana Bhagyalakshmi were part of the delegation. They highlighted a series of violent incidents, including the brutal attack on MLC Ramesh Yadav and YSRCP leader Velpula Ramu, allegedly by over 30 TDP men armed with sticks and weapons. The victims were chased, dragged out of their vehicles, and assaulted near Nallagondavaripalli village, while the police remained mute spectators. The leaders alleged that the police and local administration were working hand-in-glove with the ruling party and failing to provide basic security to opposition candidates. They accused the TDP of deliberately creating fear among voters and misusing State power to disrupt the election. They also claimed YSRCP leaders were being targeted with bind-over cases and false arrests. The YSRCP delegation demanded that the Election Commission take immediate and stern action to stop the violence, protect candidates, and ensure free and fair local body elections in Pulivendula and across the State.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Time of India
From bringing tea to calling plumber, it's all in a day's work for ‘security guards'
Kolkata: A 43-year-old resident of the Park Circus area, who works as a security guard at one of the colleges in central Kolkata, has to bring tea for professors and non-teaching staff from a roadside stall, about 150 metres away, at least thrice a day. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Besides, he has to run errands like bringing medicine or snacks, getting umbrellas repaired, or hailing metered cabs. "I get around Rs 10,000 a month for standing at the gate and keeping an eye. But I cannot remain standing there all the time during college hours since I have to work outdoors as well, for fetching a variety of things for the professors or staff of various departments. I fear that if any untoward incident happens on the campus in my absence, what shall I answer if asked about my responsibility?" he wondered. This is not an one-off case. Most of the college security guards' work has anything remotely connected to "security". From bringing tea to calling a plumber, it is all in a day's work for "security guards" at some colleges across the city. "Yes, I report for duty at least an hour before the day section of the college starts at 10 am and stay on the campus till at least 6 pm. But most of my work revolves around getting things for professors and non-teaching staff and, sometimes, union leaders," the security guard of a college on Amherst Street said. And, when the occasion calls, he also doubles up as the go-to electrician and plumber before expert help reaches the campus. A central Kolkata girls' college security guard has pretty much the same story to tell. This man, well into his 60s, gets Rs 10,000 a month for his 10-hour workday. He considers himself "lucky" to get that much at his age. "I am also fortunate that I work on a campus where there is not too much trouble, union-related or otherwise," he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But not much of what he does has to do with security, he admitted, except "opening the college gates and classroom doors". A professor, requesting anonymity, pointed out that the govt had dissolved the post of security guard or gatekeeper. "Once a permanent gatekeeper retires, no new appointment is made. Instead, colleges have to rope in security guards from private agencies and the expenses are borne from college funds. So, the money spent on hiring security guards banks on the funds of respective colleges. The gatekeeper's room on our campus has been razed," he said. Ramesh Yadav, a security guard of a city college, said: "I was appointed here by a private agency. When any professor or other official asks us to bring something from outside, I cannot refuse them. But the gate remains unmanned when I am not there." A section of professors conceded that the role of guards ought to be restricted to security duties only. Debasish Karmakar, a zoology professor of City College at Raja Rammohan Sarani, said: "Following the heinous crime at the law college, all institutions across the city must beef up their security. We have two security guards and even if one of them is not there, the other one is on duty. Apart from the posting of security guards, there should be a register book for visitors. " Jaydeep Sarangi, principal of New Alipore College, stated that he called a meeting on Monday to discuss how to enhance the campus security. "Currently, our security guards are hired from an agency. We are now reviewing our security arrangements and I feel that they must be allowed to work independently, instead of being instructed what to do."
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pakistan must make the first move to de-escalate tensions, say peaceniks
Non-governmental organisations working towards peace and friendship between India and Pakistan have said that Pakistan must take the initiative to de-escalate tensions between the two countries in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. In a statement, Hind-Pak Dosti Manch general secretary Satnam Singh Manak, Folklore Research Academy president Ramesh Yadav, Pragatisheel Lekhak Sangh president Surjit Judge, Punjab Jagriti Manch general secretary Deepak Bali expressed concerns over the escalating tensions between the two neighbours. They said that Pakistan prime minister Shahbaz Sharif should initiate a dialogue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, condemn the Pahalgam attack and assure India that it will cooperate with India to bring the terrorists to justice. They also said the common people of both countries – those having spouses in the other country and those visiting India for medical purposes – should not be punished for the actions of the terrorists. 'The 1950 agreement between the then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan prime minister Liaqat Ali Khan to protect the interests of minorities in both countries must be implemented. Besides, a new agreement needs to be signed that both countries will not allow its soil to be used for terrorist activities against the other, and all bilateral matters will be resolved through mutual dialogue,' the peaceniks said.
