Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan likened the state’s governance between 2019 and 2024 to British colonial rule, describing it as ‘darkish days’.
He stated resistance throughout that point mirrored the spirit of India’s freedom fighters.
According to a Janasena assertion, Kalyan additionally pressured the significance of remembering the sacrifices that introduced independence, warning towards corruption, spiritual violence and threats to nationwide safety.
Deputy Chief Minister remarked, ‘Just as each particular person faces darkish days in life, our state too confronted such days between 2019 and 2024. The earlier rulers ruled the state just like the British, however we resisted with the spirit of freedom fighters. On August 15, we should all bear in mind the sacrifices that introduced us independence. While India selected the trail of non-violence, those that sought partition embraced violence, resulting in numerous tragedies.’
He recalled how violence primarily based on faith has persevered from Partition to latest instances and underlined that secularism is deeply rooted in Indian tradition. ‘Secularism will not be one thing foreign–it is a part of our tradition, and we are going to carry it ahead,’ he stated, including that India respects all religions and has elevated leaders like Dr A P J Abdul Kalam to the best workplaces, not like Pakistan which discriminates towards minorities.
Kalyan cautioned towards corruption and terrorism, saying, ‘Corruption weakens a nation. People should stay watchful to guard democracy. We can not dismiss incidents like Operation Sindoor in Kashmir as distant matters–terrorists killed individuals from Andhra Pradesh there. While the federal government will guarantee regulation and order, safeguarding the nation is the accountability of each citizen.’
He pointed to regulation and order as the inspiration for financial development, citing Uttar Pradesh for instance. ‘Similarly, Andhra Pradesh wants secure governance for 15 years to draw investments and guarantee development,’ he stated.
The Deputy CM additionally criticised opposition events, remarking, ‘When they win, they do not see fraud. But once they lose, they cry foul. This is nothing however a tactic to create inside instability, serving the pursuits of overseas forces.’
He warned of unlawful actions at Kakinada Port, highlighting the smuggling of diesel which, if unchecked, may prolong to weapons and explosives. ‘With a 974 km lengthy shoreline, Andhra Pradesh should strengthen its coastal safety to forestall such threats,’ he stated.
Outlining new initiatives, Kalyan introduced the launch of the Sthree Shakti Scheme, providing free RTC bus journey for ladies, and the Thalliki Vandanam Scheme, beneath which Rs 8,745 crore was credited into the accounts of 67.27 lakh moms. Under the Deepam-2 scheme, one crore LPG cylinders have been distributed in two phases, with plans to supply three cylinders per 12 months for the subsequent 5 years at a price of Rs 13,423 crore.
The launch added that Panchayat Raj funding was elevated to revive sarpanchs’ dignity, and a world document was set by holding 13,326 gram sabhas in a single day. Development tasks included 4,000 km of CC roads, 22,500 mini cowsheds, one lakh water ponds, 15,000 tanks, 2,000 km of BT roads, and 14 bridges. To increase forest cowl from 30 per cent to 37 per cent, one crore saplings have been planted with GIS and QR-code monitoring. Specially skilled elephants have been introduced from Karnataka to counter wild elephant threats, whereas eco-tourism tasks price Rs 1,122 crore are being developed in Araku and concrete forest parks.
The schemes additionally benefitted farmers and households. In Andhra Pradesh, 1.5 lakh farmers obtained Rs 102 crore beneath PM Kisan, whereas 2.79 lakh moms obtained Rs 13,000 every beneath Thalliki Vandanam. A complete of 187 buses have been launched for the Sthree Shakti free journey scheme, and a pair of.69 lakh beneficiaries obtained NTR Bharosa pensions each month. Around 7,000 youth discovered jobs by 107 job festivals, whereas 506 Jal Jeevan Mission tasks price Rs 497 crore and street repairs price Rs 27 crore have been accomplished.
In his personal constituency, Pithapuram, growth works price Rs 308 crore have been executed, the discharge stated. (ANI)