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  • UP Shia Waqf Board to launch housing scheme for community

    UP Shia Waqf Board to launch housing scheme for community

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    Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board will launch a scheme to provide houses to people from weaker sections of the community on its vacant lands and those freed from encroachment.

    The housing scheme will be launched by the board soon, said Ali Zaidi who completed one year as the board’s chairman on Monday.

    This is for people from weaker sections within the Shia community, he told PTI and added that under the scheme, the board will provide its vacant land and those freed from encroachment to selected people for constructing a house in a 350 square feet area.

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    Zaidi said a committee of the board will get the house constructed and its cost will have to be deposited by the allottee in fixed instalments. The board will charge a nominal amount for the maintenance of the house, he said.

    The Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board’s chairman said the eligibility criteria under this scheme would be similar to those of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The beneficiaries will be selected through a lottery, he said.

    The board aims at providing housing to lower-middle-class people living in rented accommodations and have not yet been able to get a house of their own constructed, Zaidi said.

    Besides people getting houses, the income of the Waqf Board will also increase through this scheme, he said.

    Zaidi said the scheme will be launched at the Imdad Hussain Karbala in Lucknow. For now, Lucknow, Amroha, Jaunpur, Bijnor and Muzaffarnagar have been selected for this scheme as these places have a large Shia population and Waqf land is in abundance, he said.

    He said apart from this, the board is also planning to allot plots in commercial areas.

    The board chairman claimed that Waqf properties are “soft targets” for the land mafia and said gangsters like Atiq Ahmad and Mukhtar Ansari had also occupied its properties

    Zaidi said in his one-year tenure as chairman, the annual income of the board has increased from Rs 37 lakh to Rs 1.47 crore.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • British PM Rishi Sunak hosts Coronation Big Lunch for community heroes

    British PM Rishi Sunak hosts Coronation Big Lunch for community heroes

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    London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted a Coronation Big Lunch at Downing Street here on Sunday for community heroes to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla as part of the country’s long celebratory weekend.

    The invitees included US first lady Jill Biden and British Sikh entrepreneur Navjot Singh Sawhney, who won the UK PM’s Points of Light Award earlier this year for his eco-friendly hand-cranked Washing Machine Project, which is benefitting over 1,000 families without access to an electric machine in underdeveloped countries or refugee camps.

    The event was one of an estimated 50,000 Big Lunches or street parties being organised up and down the United Kingdom to celebrate the Coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday. Ukrainians forced to flee the war-torn country amid its conflict with Russia were also present at the lunch.

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    “Come rain or shine, thousands of friends and neighbours are coming together this weekend to put up the bunting, pour the tea and cut the cake at street parties and community events across the UK,” said Sunak.

    “I am proud to welcome Ukrainians forced to flee their homes and some incredible community heroes to Downing Street for our very own Coronation lunch to celebrate this historic moment. In England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and across our Overseas Territories and the wider Commonwealth people are marking this momentous occasion in the spirit of unity and hope for the future,” he said.

    The British Indian leader made history at the Coronation ceremony on Saturday when he read a passage from a biblical book at the Abbey as the head of government of the host nation.

    Akshata Murty, the daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and the UK’s Indian First Lady, marched in with him as part of a Commonwealth Realms procession.

    Sunday marks the designated Big Lunch element of the Coronation weekend, a nationwide initiative to bring neighbours and communities together to celebrate the historic event.

    Downing Street has been adorned with bunting featuring the official Coronation emblem and the Union Flag. Crockery was donated by Emma Bridgewater the award-winning ceramics company based in Stoke-on-Trent including a limited-edition King Charles III teapot.

    Besides Sawhney, several other recipients of the Points of Light Award volunteers that have made an outstanding contribution to their community were invited to attend the event.

    “Winning the Points of Light award and getting recognised by the Prime Minister is a phenomenal privilege. The Washing Machine Project’s mission is to alleviate the burden of unpaid labour, mainly on women and children,” said Sawhney of his work.

    Attendees enjoyed food sourced from across the UK, including Loch Duart salmon from Sutherland in North West Scotland and soda farl from Northern Ireland. Beef came from Gloucestershire in South West England and ice cream was sourced from Chilly Cow, a company based in Ruthin, Wales.

    Ukrainians fleeing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and their UK-based sponsors also joined the event.

    They include Olga Breslavska who travelled to the UK as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme and is currently studying an intensive English course. Caroline Quill a Homes for Ukraine sponsor has been instrumental in matching 250 families across East Sussex and Kent and will also join the lunch.

    Young people from organisations such as UK Youth and the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs were also invited to mark the occasion.

    Members of Britain’s royal family will also attend some community events and street parties during the day before seeing the likes of pop stars Katy Perry and Take That perform at Windsor Castle at the Coronation Concert on Sunday evening. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is among those scheduled to make an appearance at the concert.

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  • Indian community in Riyadh narrate woes, minister listens patiently

    Indian community in Riyadh narrate woes, minister listens patiently

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    Jeddah: In a mark of engagement with the diaspora, minister of state for external affairs V. Muralidharan has been hectically busy in constantly meeting with Indian community members from various segments in Riyadh. The minister is focusing on day-to-day issues experienced by blue collar workers who constitute a major segment of the Indian community in the oil rich Kingdom.

    The community members narrated a wide range of woes starting from exorbitant school fees back home in India for NRI children to delay in clearing the Huroob cases. They also aired their views on family dependent fees, higher education to visit visas, and death cases. The minister listened patiently to the problems, grievances, and suggestions put forth by the community members.

    “We are determined to address every single issue that affects any Indian in abroad”, the minister told the Indian community delegation that met him on Monday at the embassy.

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    Muralidharan reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen on the Indian community living in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries and the government has ushered in a new era by engaging with the vast class of its diaspora.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is always trying to reach out to common masses and has been working constantly for welfare of Indians abroad and announcing slew of measures to ensure safety and welfare of Indians working in Saudi Arabia and other gulf countries, Muralidharan told the community members.

    He also emphasized that not only diplomatic missions but every Indian living in the country to act as an ambassador and extend help to his compatriot.

    Commenting upon women trafficking and house maid issues, the minister added that its victims themselves are falling into trap by avoiding legal migration and opting for visit visas for a third country.

    Muralidharan also highlighted that state governments also ought to play a constructive role in curbing unsafe recruitment of Indian workers. He urged the community to bring notice of the problem into state governments where police, which is a state subject, act.

    The Indian Steering Committee that comprises veteran NRIs from various states met with the minister under leadership of Zaigham Khan. The steering committee members urged the minister to have a community hall for Indian community functions in the Saudi capital.

    Prominent community leader Shihab Kottukad explained the core issues that need to be addressed by the government level. Shihab highlighted the expansion of insurance ambit and establishing more labour welfare personnel.

    Telangana NRI Forum President Mohammed Abdul Jabbar drew attention towards delay in forwarding end of service benefits and other financial settlements of deceased workers.  Jabbar said that bereaved families back home in India are facing difficulties in claiming their legitimate amount.

    AP NRT coordinator Muzammil Shaikh urged the minister to curb the menace of maid flow out of the country. He also hailed the ongoing mission Kaveri, the evacuation of Indians from Sudan.

    TKK President Abel Antony told the minister about inadequate counters operated by Saudi ministry of labour and passport department officials to sort out Huroob cases.

    Gulam Khan, Sulltan Mazhar, Ahmed Imtiyaz, Deepak Satish, Santosh Shetty, Anwar Qurhid, Prominent Malayali community workers Raafi Pangodu, Sidik Turvooru and Telugu community members Ananda Raju, Sucharita; Saleem Maie, Saleem Mohammed, Ahad Siddique, Saroj, and Munir among others who aired their views to the minister.

    Muralidharan in Saudi Arabia to oversee evacuation of Indian nationals from Sudan under Operation Kaveri. He also interacted with the Indian entrepreneur community in Riyadh on Monday.

    He was scheduled to visit Riyadh and Dammam some time ago, however, it was canceled.

    Muralidharan, a native of Kerala and who was elected as MP in the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra is looking after the Gulf region in MEA.

    Known for mass contact from his college days through ABVP, the minister maintains rapport with the NRI community in the Gulf region.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Mujpathri Gram Sabha Declares 1000 Sq Km Forest Land As Community Forest, Including

    Mujpathri Gram Sabha Declares 1000 Sq Km Forest Land As Community Forest, Including

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    SRINAGAR: On April 28th, Panchayat Halqa Mujpathri-Khansaheb made history by organizing the first Gram Sabha on Community Forest Rights under the Forest Rights Act 2006. This event was a significant step towards community-led conservation and sustainable tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

    The event was facilitated by J&K Forest Rights Coalition (FRC), and a large turnout of residents participated in the historical gathering. During the Gram Sabha, a detailed resolution was read and passed by the Forest Rights Committee, Panchayat, and Gram Sabha members with unanimous approval. The resolution declared 1000 square kilometers of forest land as Community Forest, stretching from Sochal-pathri to Nurpurgali, Khaal-Katt to Burgah, Zeskhal to Eid (lidermatt).

    The resolution also mandated the panchayat to ensure conservation of forests and mountains, as well as the sustainable use of minor forest produce and forest foods. This move by Mujh Pathri to declare such a large area as a community forest is commendable, and it is hoped that this will serve as an inspiration for other communities and governments to follow suit in promoting community-led forest management and conservation.

    Notably, Mujh Pathri panchayat is the first panchayat to lead community conservation, community-based tourism, and afforestation under the leadership of J&K-FRC and its activists. The Gram Sabha also resolved that the first beneficiaries of Doodhpathri tourism would be residents of Rayiar, Mujh Pathri, Gurweit, and BassantWoeder.

    The resolution stressed the importance of maintaining the carrying capacity of Doodhpathri during tourism and opposed mass and irresponsible tourism. It also prohibited the use of packed food, polythene, liquor, and narcotic drugs. Furthermore, the Panchayat pledged to monitor anti-environmental development in eco-sensitive areas. The resolution was supported by the Panchayats of Gurwaith, Rayiar, Beeru, RayiarKeich, Check Shaira, and Drager, respectively.

    The founder of the J&K Forest Rights Coalition, Dr. Shaikh Ghulam Rasool, Secretary Peer Ghulam Mohiuddin, and Convener Zahid Parwaz Choudhary coordinated the Gram Sabha procedures under the Forest Rights Act 2006. This historical event marks a significant step towards community-led conservation and sustainable tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Community forests are forest lands managed and governed by the local communities who use them for their livelihoods, traditional practices, and cultural activities. This approach not only empowers the communities but also helps in conserving the forest ecosystem, reducing deforestation, and promoting biodiversity. The recognition of community forests as a legitimate land-use category is an important development in the realm of forest governance and management.

    The declaration of 1000 sq. km of forest land as a community forest during the First Historical Gram Sabha at Mujh Pathri marks a significant step towards sustainable and community-led forest management. It is hoped that this will serve as a model for other regions and communities in promoting community-led forest management and conservation.

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  • Mujpathri Gram Sabha Declares 1000 Sq Km Forest Land As Community Forest

    Mujpathri Gram Sabha Declares 1000 Sq Km Forest Land As Community Forest

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    SRINAGAR: On April 28th, Panchayat Halqa Mujpathri-Khansaheb made history by organizing the first Gram Sabha on Community Forest Rights under the Forest Rights Act 2006. This event was a significant step towards community-led conservation and sustainable tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

    The event was facilitated by J&K Forest Rights Coalition (FRC), and a large turnout of residents participated in the historical gathering. During the Gram Sabha, a detailed resolution was read and passed by the Forest Rights Committee, Panchayat, and Gram Sabha members with unanimous approval. The resolution declared 1000 square kilometers of forest land as Community Forest, stretching from Sochal-pathri to Nurpurgali, Khaal-Katt to Burgah, Zeskhal to Eid (lidermatt).

    The resolution also mandated the panchayat to ensure conservation of forests and mountains, as well as the sustainable use of minor forest produce and forest foods. This move by Mujh Pathri to declare such a large area as a community forest is commendable, and it is hoped that this will serve as an inspiration for other communities and governments to follow suit in promoting community-led forest management and conservation.

    Notably, Mujh Pathri panchayat is the first panchayat to lead community conservation, community-based tourism, and afforestation under the leadership of J&K-FRC and its activists. The Gram Sabha also resolved that the first beneficiaries of Doodhpathri tourism would be residents of Rayiar, Mujh Pathri, Gurweit, and BassantWoeder.

    The resolution stressed the importance of maintaining the carrying capacity of Doodhpathri during tourism and opposed mass and irresponsible tourism. It also prohibited the use of packed food, polythene, liquor, and narcotic drugs. Furthermore, the Panchayat pledged to monitor anti-environmental development in eco-sensitive areas. The resolution was supported by the Panchayats of Gurwaith, Rayiar, Beeru, RayiarKeich, Check Shaira, and Drager, respectively.

    The founder of the J&K Forest Rights Coalition, Dr. Shaikh Ghulam Rasool, Secretary Peer Ghulam Mohiuddin, and Convener Zahid Parwaz Choudhary coordinated the Gram Sabha procedures under the Forest Rights Act 2006. This historical event marks a significant step towards community-led conservation and sustainable tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Community forests are forest lands managed and governed by the local communities who use them for their livelihoods, traditional practices, and cultural activities. This approach not only empowers the communities but also helps in conserving the forest ecosystem, reducing deforestation, and promoting biodiversity. The recognition of community forests as a legitimate land-use category is an important development in the realm of forest governance and management.

    The declaration of 1000 sq. km of forest land as a community forest during the First Historical Gram Sabha at Mujh Pathri marks a significant step towards sustainable and community-led forest management. It is hoped that this will serve as a model for other regions and communities in promoting community-led forest management and conservation.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • BJP to connect with Muslim community on ‘Mann ki Baat’ reaching 100th episode

    BJP to connect with Muslim community on ‘Mann ki Baat’ reaching 100th episode

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    New Delhi: As the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” is to be aired on April 30, the Bharatiya Janata Party has made plans to reach out to Muslim and minority communities through the programme.

    Speaking to ANI, BJP Minority Morcha national president Jamal Siddiqui said that programmes over the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be organized in 2,150 places across the country.

    Out of 2,150, the programmes will be organized at 200 religious places. The programme will be organized in madrasas, dargahs, churches and gurdwaras nationwide. Maulvis, Maulanas and children studying in Madrasas will also be included in the programme.

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    “We are continuously sharing the report of this programme with the BJP president JP Nadda. Detailed discussions are being held continuously with the party president. Efforts will be made to connect Muslim community with the programme and convey Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message,” Siddiqui said.

    BJP will organise 100 programmes in each Vidhan Sabha constituency across the country.

    To make it special, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has put together a plan in place. The party assigned constituencies to Union Ministers, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs. The MPs have been advised to be in their parliamentary constituencies.

    “The party is looking to organise 100 programmes in each Vidhan Sabha constituency- right from the mandal and booth level,” a senior party office bearer told ANI.

    Top party leaders including national president JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be among those leaders who will participate in various programmes on the day.

    The central government will release Rs 100 coins to mark the special occasion.

    According to a release of the Ministry of Finance, “The coin of one hundred rupees denomination shall only be coined at the Mint for issue under the authority of the Central Government on the occasion of 100th Episode of Mann Ki Baat.”

    The programme was started on the occasion of Vijayadashami on October 3, 2014.

    Prime Minister’s unique and direct communication with the citizens through Radio, Mann Ki Baat has completed 99 episodes till now. It has been the genesis, medium and amplifier of social changes like Swachh Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Water conservation, Vocal for Local etc.

    The programme has shown a tremendous impact on Industries like Khadi, Indian Toy Industry, Startups in Health, AYUSH, Space etc. With its innovative and unique interactive style of presentation, the programme has carved out a niche for itself as a unique paradigm of communication, said the statement.

    ‘Mann ki Baat’ is a monthly address, aired on All India Radio on the last Sunday of every month, through which Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with countrymen.

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  • Mali community continue to block Jaipur-Highway, demand more reservation in jobs, education

    Mali community continue to block Jaipur-Highway, demand more reservation in jobs, education

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    Jaipur:Members of the Mali community in Rajasthan continued to block the Jaipur-Agra national highway for the fourth consecutive day on Monday demanding more reservation in jobs and higher education as rift surfaced among the protestors.

    Convenor of Phule Aarakshan Sangarsh Samiti Murari Lal Saini, who was detained before the protest began on Friday, was released on Monday. He reached the protest site and suggested calling off the blockade to begin talks with the government.

    However, the protestors, who were earlier demanding Saini’s release, termed down his suggestion to vacate the highway.

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    Besides Saini, 15 more people were released from police custody Monday.

    Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has advocated and written to the prime minister to include the caste-based census in the main census.

    “I appeal to the community that it is a big step for which our leader Rahul Gandhi has raised his voice,” Gehlot told reporters.

    The Mali community is demanding a separate 12 per cent reservation for it in government jobs and educational institutions.

    Saini suggested to vacate the highway and continue the dharna about 500 meters away from the site so that talks can be held with the government. However, the protestors revolted against his decision and refused to end the blockade.

    “We are vacating the highway but the protest will continue. We will sit 500 meters away from the highway. A committee will be formed which will hold talks with the government,” Saini told reporters.

    The protestors refused to vacate the highway till the talks with the government reach an amicable solution.

    Later, the community formed a 21-member committee to hold talks with the government, but the authorities demanded that they first vacate the highway.

    “We have done an agreement with the community leaders, which they had accepted. Protestors have not vacated the highway as some disputes have occurred in their leadership at the protest site. They are yet to reach an understanding. Our effort is that they vacate the highway,” Bharatpur District Collector Alok Ranjan said.

    He said he has learnt that the protestors have formed a committee but nothing on record has been put before him.

    The protestors, who are camping in tents, have blocked about one-kilometre stretch of the NH-21 near Arauda village by placing stones on the road.

    For those commuting between Jaipur and Agra, traffic has been diverted on alternative routes to avoid congestion, officials said.

    Members of the Mali community, which falls in the OBC category, are demanding a separate 12 per cent reservation, formation of a separate Luv Kush Welfare Board and hostel facilities for the children of the community among others.

    Chief Minister Gehlot also belongs to the Mali community.

    On Friday, the protesters had blocked the key Jaipur-Agra National Highway in Bharatpur and pelted stones at police personnel who retaliated by firing tear gas shells to control the mob.

    Following this, the police had put up barricades on the national highway in Ballabgarh, Halaina, Vair, Arauda and Ramaspur villages.

    Honouring social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, who belonged to the Mali community, the state government had recently formed the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Welfare Board and declared April 11 as a state holiday commemorating the late leader’s birth anniversary.

    The Mali community held held a similar protest in June last year, which ended after assurances from authorities that their grievances will be listened to.

    (Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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  • Chhattisgarh: Man arrested for making objectionable remarks about community on social media

    Chhattisgarh: Man arrested for making objectionable remarks about community on social media

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    Sukma: A man has been arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district for allegedly making objectionable remarks against a community in a viral video, police said on Thursday.

    He was arrested on Wednesday evening on the charges of hurting religious sentiments, Sukma Superintendent of Police Sunil Sharma said.

    The man allegedly posted videos on social media on Wednesday using objectionable language for Hindus and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the SP said.

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    After being alerted about his viral video post, police acted swiftly and arrested him with the help from fellow Muslims, Sharma said.

    The accused was booked under sections 153 A (promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, etc), 294 (obscene acts and songs) and 295 (injuring or defiling place of worship) of the Indian Penal Code and provisions of the Chhattisgarh Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, the official said.

    Secretary of the Bastar Division Muslim Community Farukh Ali said the community did not support such “hooligans.”

    “A so-called Muslim youth has made indecent remarks against Hindu brothers. We strongly condemn him and also appeal to the police to take strict action against him. Hindus and Muslims have always lived in peace and unity in Sukma and the entire Bastar division. We do not support such hooligans. We wanted to punish him but we cannot take law into our hands, therefore we handed him over to the police,” he added.

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  • Hyderabad: MAUD to implement ‘Bhagidari’ initiative for community interaction

    Hyderabad: MAUD to implement ‘Bhagidari’ initiative for community interaction

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    Hyderabad: Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department will soon commence community interaction programmes via ‘Bhagidari’ programme to strengthen the grievance redressal system in the city.

    The new initiative aims at resolving issues related to law & order, health and civic issues in a time-bound manner.

    In order to execute the same, multi-disciplinary field-level teams will be formed to engage residents regularly for timely and effective resolution of civic issues.

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    Works based on citizen feedback duly involving Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) will also be uptaken by the teams.

    With its implementation, the programme will promote citizens’ participation in local governance, besides involving GHMC, HMWS&SB, police, TSSPDCL and Health for citizen-level direct engagement regularly.

    The teams will further coordinate with all of these departments to ensure the quick resolution of grievances in an integrated manner on a common platform.

    On instructions from the MA&UD Department, these teams will also give ideas for improving infrastructure.

    Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), in the Bhagidari initiative, will be the nodal agency that will form a necessary number of multi-disciplinary field-level teams so that RWA (Resident Welfare Association) meetings are taken up at least once a quarter.

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  • Telangana: Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi don’t belong to BC community, says Uttam

    Telangana: Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi don’t belong to BC community, says Uttam

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    Hyderabad: Telangana senior congress leader and Nalgonda MP N Uttam Kumar Reddy clarified that Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi do not belong to the BC community, refuting the ‘false claims’ made by the BJP.

    He expressed astonishment at the BJP’s attempts to garner sympathy for the two notorious ‘scamsters’ by wrongly associating them with the BC community.

    He addressed a dharna of the BC Welfare Association organized by its Telangana State President, Jajula Srinivas Goud, at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on Wednesday.

    “Nirav Modi is accused of defrauding Punjab National Bank of nearly Rs. 14,000 crore, while Lalit Modi allegedly embezzled thousands of crores from Indian cricket fans and tarnished the reputation of Indian cricket worldwide. Both scamsters are reportedly living a luxurious life somewhere in Europe. It is perplexing that the BJP would choose to use these controversial figures in their campaign, falsely associating them with the BC community,” he said.

    Uttam Kumar Reddy endorsed the demand for a BC census in the country. He stated that the Congress party fully supports it at both the AICC and TPCC levels. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the welfare of the BC community and asked why a BC Census has not been conducted, a demand made by BCs across the country.

    He also emphasized the BC community’s long-standing demand for a separate ministry in the union government, similar to those for SC, ST, and Minority affairs. “The absence of such a ministry, despite the community’s requests for the past nine years, is quite astounding,” he said.

    He also concurred with the BC Welfare Association’s demand for the removal of the creamy layer from the BC reservation quota.

    Uttam Kumar Reddy asserted that the BC quota in jobs and education should be increased proportionately to their population, on par with SCs and STs.

    He said that previous Congress governments implemented several measures to improve the lives of BCs at the national level and in the undivided Andhra Pradesh. He accused the BJP government of completely neglecting the welfare of the BC community in the last nine years.

    However, he alleged that BJP leaders were misusing the name of the BC community to shield scamsters like Lalit Modi and Nirav Modi by disseminating false propaganda. “The BC community is both laughing at and shocked by the BJP’s propaganda tactics,” he said.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )