TRS alleges regional discrimination in power supply

Hyderabad, August 18: The Telangana Rashtra Samithi on Saturday demanded that the State Government supply seven hours of power to farmers in the Telangana region. A delegation of TRS leaders also submitted a memorandum to the AP Genco chairman K Vijayanand at Mint Compound in this regard.

Talking to media persons later, TRS Floor Leader Etala Rajender said that the delegation has appealed to the CMD not to resort to frequent power cuts in the rural areas. He accused the power utility of showing discrimination towards the Telangana region in the supply of power compared to Seemandhra region. 

He said that the farmers, students and other small and medium industries have been suffering from many problems due to frequent cuts.

Etela Rajender said that the Managing Director had assured the delegation that the department would take all steps to supply seven hour of power to farmers. He warned that the power utility would face serious consequences if the CMD fails to honour his promise. He said that the power utilities have to bear the burden of crop loss if they fail to supply quality power to farmers.  

The TRS leader demanded that the details of power purchase from Vemagiri and Lanco Project be made public under the Right to Information Act.

TRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao demanded that the government withdraw fuel surcharge imposed on the power consumers as it would put huge burden on them. He said that the TRS would intensify its agitation if the government fails to revoke surcharge. He also asked the government to complete gas-based power projects of Nedunuru, Shankarpalli, Bhupalpalli and Ramagundum on war foot to tide over the power crisis in the region.

Earlier, the TRS delegation staged a dharna in front of AP Genco Office and raised slogans against the Managing Director.

MLAs Gampa Goverdhan, Somavarapu Satyanarayana, Ravindra Reddy and others took part in the dharna. 

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TDP asks Congress to clarify its on Telangana

Hyderabad, August 18: Telugu Desam Party senior leader Kadium Srihari on Saturday demanded that the Congress party make its stand clear on the Telangana statehood issue by writing a letter to the Centre.

Talking to media persons, Kadium Srihari criticised the Congress party for adopting 'double standards' on the Telangana issue by not making its stand clear so far. Stating that the TDP would prevail upon its party president N Chandrababu Naidu to write a letter on the statehood issue by September first week this year, he appealed to all remaining parties to make their stand clear on bifurcation of state facilitating the Centre to take a favourable decision on it.

Srihari hoped that all parties would write letters to the Centre making their stand clear on statehood issue and put an end to uncertainty in the State. 

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Sack tainted ministers, demands TDP

Narsaraopeta, August 18: Former minister and Telugu Desam senior leader Kodela Siva Prasad Rao on Saturday demanded that the State Government immediately sack the ministers who have been named in different scams and facing charges of corruption in various cases.

Talking to media persons, Kodela Siva Prasad slammed the State Government’s move to extend legal aid to corrupt ministers. He said that the government's decision would send wrong message among the people. 

He asked as to why the government did not offer legal assistance to YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy and former minister Mopodevi Venkata Ramana Rao, who are allegedly involved in scams worth thousands of crores.

Accusing Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of acting as covert of Jagan Mohan Reddy, he warned that the TDP would intensify its agitation against the tainted ministers until they are dismissed from the Cabinet. He described YSR Congress and Congress party as same sides of a coin. 

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PM misguided by his coterie, alleges Naidu

Tirupati, August 18: Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday alleged that the coterie surrounding Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh have been misguiding him and bringing disrepute to the country.

Talking to media persons as part of his visit to Chittoor district, Naidu said that the nation’s image has been affected due to number of scams and irregularities. He accused the UPA-II government of handing over national wealth such as coal blocks to vested elements and failure to protect the interest of the country. 

Expressing serious concern over the death of infants at SVR Ruia Government General Hospital, Naidu demanded that the government should be held responsible for the deaths. He said that the state government has totally failed to address the problems of common man and Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy was busy in participating Indiramma Baata without addressing the real issues. 

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YSRCP slams Congress for “shoddy governance”

Hyderabad, August 17 INN: Describing as spineless and inefficient, the governance in the State, YSRCP has censured the ruling Congress for its anti-people policies by imposing a slew of taxes and surcharges on power consumption besides being quiet on the problem of fertilizers scarcity.

“On one hand it has done away with the welfare schemes introduced by YSR and on the other it has been burdening the common man by either imposing fresh taxes, increasing tariff or in any available form to fill its coffers and every section of society including students, farmers, women, senior citizens are not happy with the governance, “ Party MLA G Srikanth Reddy told reporters here on Friday.

The power surcharge collection to mop up Rs 2,100 crores will badly affect the people who are already burdened with high tariff of power, which lacks quality and the supply being erratic. The increase in billing and the manner in which it is being supplied is against the poll promise made by YSR, who steered Congress to power for the second term in the State, he said.

When domestic consumers are complaining that the billing has increased three-fold though the consumption is same and the power cuts have increased, the Vigilance Cell, set up by the State, has been intruding into houses in the name of assessing the power usage, he said.

All YSR welfare schemes are dumped, diluted or rehashed and the State has been very indifferent to the pro-people schemes, he said adding that the scarcity of fertilizers is a matter of grave concern and the manner in which the State has been handling the issue highlights its inefficiency and it has lost credibility.

Drawing contrast between the functioning of Congress at the Centre and State, he said, while Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has named the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in the Coal-gate scandal running into lakhs of crores of rupees, Union Minister, Sri Prakash Jaiswal has come to the defense of Prime Minister and passed harsh remarks on CAG which also commented on airports.

In contrast no minister of the YSR cabinet has come out in the open to defend the 26 GOs, after they were challenged. “Their silence, in defending the case in High Court, is proving to be very costly. Though it served the initial purpose of targeting YSR Jagan Mohan Reddy, the issue has snowballed into a political storm wherein some big heads are bound to roll putting the State in a fix on what stand it should take.”

Training his guns on TDP, he said, “N Chandrababu Naidu of late has taken to issuing declarations on various issues, BC declaration being the latest. While he was the Chief Minster and as Opposition leader, never did he endorse the fees reimbursement scheme of which BCs are the major beneficiaries. Next on cards is the declaration on Minorities, but his past haunts him as he was friendly with BJP all the time.

“We allege that he is working in tandem with the State Congress to save the Kiran Kumar Reddy government, if he has to deny the charge of match fixing, he should move a no-confidence motion on the failure of State Government and we will support it,” he said.

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Polavaram project to be ready in five years: CM

Eluru, August 17 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday sought the cooperation of all leaders for the speedy completion of multi-purpose Polavaram irrigation project.

Talking to media persons as part of his visit to the district on his fourth-leg tour of Indiramma Baata, the Chief Minister said that the government would complete the project in the next five years. He said that the government has appointed a high power committee to finalise the tenders for the project. He said that the government would implement Relief and Rehabilitation package for seven villages which would be submerged in the first phase. He said that the project, if completed, would benefit Chattisgarh State by providing 1.5 TMC feet of water.

  

The Chief Minister also conducted a meeting with the victims of Polavaram project and got their feedback. He reiterated that the government was making all efforts to get national project status for Pranahitha-Chevella Projects. He said that he was holding consultations with Chattisgarh and Odisha Chief Ministers in this regard. 

Kiran Kumar Reddy said that power crises in the State would be eased out in the State within a one week. 

He also informed that the government was spending Rs 5,300 crore towards Fee Reimbursement. Stating that Telugu Desam has spent Rs 158 crore during its tenure for the welfare of BCs, he said that the government was spending Rs 911 crore every year and allotted Rs 3,017 crore this year in the budget for their welfare.

Minister for Social Welfare Pithani Satyanarayana, Eluru MP Kavuri Sambasiva Rao, Tanuku MLA K Nageswara Rao and others accompanied the Chief Minister during his visit to the district. 

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Naidu asks Centre to restore peace in N-E States

Hyderabad, August 17 INN: Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday urged the Centre to take immediate steps to maintain law and order and restore peace in the North Eastern States so that the affected people would get confidence for living in the places of their work.

In a letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the TDP president said the recent violent incidents in Assam have left deep anguish and insecurity among the people of North Eastern states living in other parts of the country and it triggered an exodus to their home States. He said the citizens of North Eastern states residing in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and other states have been leaving for their home states due to the feeling of insecurity on account of the rumors that they might be attacked.

Terming it as a matter of grave concern, Naidu said that the circumstances were detrimental to the integrity and democracy of the country and urged the Centre to act soon in restoring confidence among the citizens of NE States. 

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OU postpones exams scheduled for Saturday

Hyderabad, August 17 INN: The Osmania University on Friday announced that all the examinations of Osmania University that were scheduled to be held on August 18 (Saturday) have been postponed.

The Controller of Examinations did not cite the reasons that led to postponement of exams. In a media release, the Controller said that the rescheduled dates would be announced later.

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Juma-tul-Wida prayers pass off peacefully

Hyderabad August 17: Thousands of Muslims performed farewell Friday prayers Juma-Tul-Wida of holy month of Ramzan at the historic Mecca Masjid. 

The prayers went off peacefully as elaborate security arrangements were made by the city police under the supervision of City Police Commissioner Anurag Sharma. There were also fears that strong protests might take place after the Namaaz against the atrocities being meted out to Muslims in Assam and Burma. But the prayers passed off peacefully in all the mosques across the twin cities.

Scholar and pro-vice chancellor Jamia Nizamia Moulana Abdullah Qurashi Al-azhari lead the Friday prayers at Mecca Masjid. Addressing the large gathering at the historic mosque of South India, Moulana Al-azhari called upon the Muslims to obey and adopt Islam righteously. Expressing his dismay and anxiety on the developments in Islamic World, he pointed out that the Muslim 'Ummah' was facing hardship and uncertainty due to the negligence in obeying Islam totally. 

Condemning the mass killings, grief and sorrow of Muslims in Palestine, Syria, Egypt and especially in Burma and Assam, Moulana Qurashi prayed for peace and for protection of the victims which received tearful response from the listeners.

Police installed barricades en-route to Mecca Masjid from early morning on Friday as a precautionary measures to foil any attempt of protest against the atrocities on the Muslims in Assam and Burma. Police have also cordoned-off the routes between Madina Circle to Charminar, Shah Ali Banda to New Road, Moti Gally to Kotla Ali Jah to by installing barricades which lead to problems for elder persons. 

Thereafter, Jalsa Youm-ul-Quraan was held by Majlis Ittehal-ul-Muslims wherein President MIM and Member of Parliament Hyderabad Barrister Asad Uddin Owaisi addressed the gathering. 

Huge gatherings were also seen at Jamia Masjid Chowk, Jamia Masjid Mir Vazeer Ali at Fateh Darwaza, Jamia Masjid Barkas, Jamia Masjid Secunderabad, Masjid-e-Azizia at Mehdipatnam, Masjid-e-Osmania Sarf-e-Khas Paltan at Malakpet, Jamia Masjid Sahifa at Azampura, Jamia Masjid Musheerabad, Jamia Masjid Mohammadia at Lalaguda, Masjid-e-Aaliya and the Royal Mosque at Public Garden.

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Mala Maha Nadu stages protest at TD office against SC declaration

Hyderabad, August 17: Protesting against the Telugu Desam Party's move to support categorization of Scheduled Castes, the activists of Mala Maha Nadu on Friday tried to lay siege to NTR Trust Bhavan. However, the police foiled their attempt and arrested the activists.

Earlier, raising slogans against TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, hundreds of Mala Maha Nadu activists tried to barge into the NTR Trust Bhavan premises. They alleged that Naidu had supported the SC categorization to split Dalit communities.  The protester also indulged in a verbal duel with the police.

The Mala Maha Nadu leaders claimed that the Supreme Court has clearly stated that categorization of SCs is not possible and even constitutionally not valid, but Naidu has been making efforts to split the Dalits by announcing SC declaration. Protesters accused Naidu of supporting the SC classification in order to get political mileage. They alleged that Naidu has sensed that his party would vanish in the coming general elections if he fails to garner the support of the masses especially the Dalits.       

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Independence Day flag hoisting ceremonies held

Hyderabad August 15 INN: Chairmen A.P Legislative Council Dr. A. Chakrapani on Wednesday hoisted a national flag at counsel building on the occasion of Independence Day. On the occasion council members and other leaders also participated.

Meanwhile Speaker Assembly Nadendla Monohar was also unfurled the national flag at Assembly building.

Mayor Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Mohd. Majid Hussain on Wednesday hoisted national flag on Corporation’s Head Office, Tank Bund and received salute of ceremonial parade.  Commissioner GHMC M T Krishna Babu, Special Commissioner Naveen Mittal, Floor Leaders, Standing Committee Members, Corporators and Officials attended the even.

Chairmen APSRTC M Satyanarayana on Wednesday hoisted the flag at corporation’s Headquarter Bus Bhavan. Managing Director APS RTC AK Khan addressed the gathering on the occasion.

Vice Chancellor Osmania University Prof. S Satyanarayana on Wednesday inaugurated a Conference Room
for non teaching staff and a GYM in the University campus on the occasion of Independence Day.

Earlier, Prof. S Satyanarayana hoisted national flag at campus.  He also unfurled the national flag at faculty club and non-teaching home in the premises.

Collector Syed Hyder Ali Razvi unfurled the national flag at Collectorate Hyderabad. Officials of various departments are also participated.

At South Central Railway General Manager Mr. GN Asthana on Wednesday hoisted a flag at Railway sports complex grounds and received the salute of ceremonial parade of Railway protection force.

Meanwhile, managing Director Hyderabad Metro Rail Project Limited Mr N V S Reddy on Wednesday hoisted the flag at Metro Rail Bhavan, Saifabad.  L& T Metro Rail Project Director Mr. M P Naidu and HMR Chief Engineer Mr. Md Ziaudding and others were participated in the event.

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Hyderabad, August 15 INN: The Telangana Rashtra Samithi has alleged that the SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities were not getting their due share of benefits even after 66 years of independence.

Talking to media persons after hoisting the National Flag at Telangana Bhavan, TRS polit-bureau Member Naini Narsimha Reddy alleged that the the government has been diverting SC/ST funds for other purposes and ultimately, they were being misused. The TRS leaders said that steps should be taken to provide ensure the equal development of

Detriment from rights of these communities still continued, he said. Former MP Vinod and other leaders of the party were also present at this occasion.

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Congress still enjoys people's support, claims Botsa

Hyderabad, August 15 INN: Pradesh Congress Party president Botsa Satyanarayana on Wednesday claimed that the Congress still enjoys the support of common people in the country.

Talking to the media person after hoisting the national flag at Gandhi Bhavan on the occasion of 66th Independence Day, Botsa claimed that the people of the country still have faith and proximity with the Congress party. He assured that the Congress party would strive hard to strengthen the State in near future. The PCC chief recalled the services of freedom fighters whose struggle and sacrifices brought freedom for the country. He called upon the cadre to work for the betterment of all the people in the State.

Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Damodarraj Narsimha, Ministers and other party leaders participated in the event.

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Osmania University exams postponed

Hyderabad, August 15 INN: All the examinations of Osmania University, scheduled to be held on August 16, are postponed. 

According to controller of Examinations Osmania University, the rescheduled date of the examinations will be announced soon. The reasons for postponement of exams have not been cited.

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Welfare schemes to continue despite financial constraints: CM

Hyderabad, August 15 INN: Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said that the State Government would not compromise on the implementation of welfare schemes launched for the benefit of poor despite the financial constraints.

After inspecting the ceremonial parade at the Secunderabad Parade Grounds to mark the 66th  Independence Day celebrations, the Chief Minister listed out the welfare programmes and schemes being implemented in the State. He asserted that the State has emerged as a role model in implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and had set a record in the entire country by spending Rs 21,500 crore on the scheme so far.

“We have provided 31 crore mandays this year by allocating Rs 2,900 crore,” he said. He said that the government has appealed to the Centre to apply the scheme to agriculture, handloom and if possible handicrafts sectors too. Stating that the government was making all efforts to take the State on the path of progress, he described his government as 'farmer-friendly'. He said that the government was paying the interest on the crop loan upto Rs 1 lakh for the benefit of about one crore farmers.

Admitting that the power crisis have cropped up due to shortage of inflows into reservoirs, gas supply and rise in consumption of power, Kiran Kumar Reddy said that the government was making efforts to overcome the situation  by purchasing power, building new power plants and encouraging renewable energy.

Free power is being provided for 32 lakh agricultural electricity connections, he said.

The Chief Minister said that interest-free loans were being provided up to an amount of Rs 5 lakh under women's welfare.

Stating that the government has filled up about 1.20 lakh vacancies in various departments, he said that the government has provided jobs to about two lakh youth under the ambitious ‘Rajiv Yuvakiranalu’ employment scheme and it futher plans to provide  employment to 15 lakh people in the next three years.

He stated the government has completed 14 of the 86 irrigation projects contemplated under the 'Jalayagnam'. Stating that 21 lakh hectares were being provided irrigation under the Jalayagnum, he said that 30 lakh hectares would be brought under the irrigation in the next two years. Regarding housing schemes, he said that about eight lakh houses for the poor have been completed and nearly 18 lakh houses were under the various stages of completion.

Under the ‘Rajiv Arogya Sri’ Health Scheme, he said that the government was providing free medical services to all poor white ration card holders and spending Rs 4,500 crore on 15 lakh poor people. He also said that the government was spending Rs 3,500 crore every year on the fee reimbursement scheme.

The Chief Minsiter said that about 7,500 kms of roads would be upgraded and Rs 4,500 crore have been allocated for the project for this purpose. He said that the government would leave no stone unturned to maintain law and order and act severely against those anti-social elements.

Assembly Speaker Nadendla Manohar, Legislative Council Chairman A Chakrapani, Deputy Speaker Mallu Batti Vikramarka, Chief Secretary Minnie Mathew, Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy and other important dignitaries  were also present. The Chief Minsiter also distributed medals and certificates to the employees for their best services.

Earlier, the Chief Minister placed a wreath on Martyrs Memorial to pay homage to those who laid down their lives for the country.

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Vizag to get Rs 2K crore transport facility

Vishakhapatnam, August 15 INN: Tribal Welfare Minister P Balraj said that the Congress Government was taking the State on the growth path by implementing different schemes in the State.

Talking to media persons after hoisting the national flag at Police Parade Grounds of Vishakhapatnam district on the eve of 66th Independence Day here, Balraj said that the government would be spending Rs 2, 000 crore for the development of a new transport facility in the city. Proposals for diversion of 10 TMC water from Aleru Dam to Vishakapatnam are also under process, he informed.

Stating that proposal to construct a new irrigation project was in the pineline, he said that government was also planning to take up plantation of 40 lakh siblings to curb pollution menace in the districts. Claiming that the government is concentrating to resolve the problems of the people in the State, he said that top priority would be accorded to develop Vishakhapatnam district further.

Meanwhile, on the occassion, the minister presented awards to 328 employees of different government departments for their meritorious works in their respective fields.

Government Whip D Srinivas, MLA I Vijaya Kumar, District Collector Luv Agarwal, Police Commissioner Poorna Chandra Rao and other officials and leaders were also present.

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Naidu enthralls youth to eradicate corruption

Hyderabad, August 15 INN : Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday stressed the need for strengthening the democratic system and values in the country.

Hoisting the Tri-colour at the NTR Trust Bhavan to mark 66th Independence Day celebrations, Naidu called upon the youth to join the movement against corruption. He said that the youth could play a crucial role in building acorruption-free society. He appealed to the youth to spread patriotic spirit and values by learning about freedom fighters, their struggle and sacrifices.

Naidu also criticised Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for not suspending the Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasad Rao from the Cabinet despite the CBI filing charge sheet against him as an accused in the disproportionate assets case against YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy. He accused the Chief Minister of sheilding the corrupt ministers.

Stating that the Backward Classes had received a raw deal in the society, Naidu said that his party was committed to their welfare and upliftment.

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TDP is not against Telangana, says Balakrishna

Hyderabad, August 15 INN: Film Actor and TDP leader Nandamuri Balakrishna on Wednesday said that the Telugu Desam Party was not against the formation of Telangana.

Talking to media persons after hoisting the National Flag at Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital at Banjara Hills to mark 66th Independence Day celebrations, Balakrishna said that the party would stand by to the resolution on Telangana statehood made in the party manifesto. Stating that the party has already written a letter to the Centre over the Telangana issue, he said that the TDP was ready to give another letter favouring the Telangana state if the Centre needs.

Balakrishna also hailed party president N Chandrababu Naidu’s BC Declaration for allotting 100 seats for the community in the next assembly elections and categorisation of Scheduled Castes. Stating that he would continue as an active worker in the party, Balakrishna reiterated that he was ready to take up any responsibility in the party and would work to strengthen it.

The actor refused to comment on Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasad Rao’s resignation after CBI included his as an accused in the VANPIC case.

He also announced that his son Mokshagna would join Telugu industry after the completion of his studies.

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BJP expresses concern over improper implementation of schemes

Hyderabad, August 15 INN: Bharatiya Janata Party state president G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday alleged that the benefits of welfare schemes and programmes were not reaching the actual beneficiaries despite the fact that the country has achieved Independence 66 years ago.


Talking to media persons after unfurling the Tri-colour at the BJP State Headquarters at Nampally, he said that the targetted beneficiaries rarely benefitted from the Five Year plans which are in implementation since independence. The benefits of schemes failed to reach the SCs, STs and BCs due to rampant corruption in the existing system and lack of awareness among the people.

Kishan Reddy criticised both the Centre and State Government for not responding on the hunger deaths of poor farmers.

He said the State Government’s image was being drubbed day by day with the CBI filing charge sheets against ministers and IAS officials in different cases. He demanded that the government immediately sack all the ministers involved in corruption charges. He called upon the party rank and file to continue their fight against corruption at all levels.

The BJP leader also expressed serious concern over refugees from Burma stating that they might pose a serious threat to internal security and national integration. He appealed to the government and other parties to respond on the migrants issue immediately. He also slammed the City Police for remaining a mute spectator when organisations such as COVA hoisted Pakistan flag at Exhibition Grounds at Nampally.

BJP National Secretary Dr K Lakshman, senior leaders Bandaru Dattatreyya, C H Vidyasagar Rao, N Indrasena reddy and other office-bearers were also present.

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TDP demands cancellation of Vanpic deals

Hyderabad, Aug 14 : The Telugu Desam Party demanded that the State Government cancel all the agreements pertaining to the Vanpic project.

Addressing a press conference at NTR Trust Bhavan here on Tuesday, TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu said that the government should cancel the Vanpic agreements and return the lands to the original owners from they were acquired. He said that the government should take stern action against all those related with the alleged irregularties in the Vanpic project and the lost money should be recovered from them.

Naidu also demanded the dismissal of all tainted ministers who have been named in the irregularities. He asked as to why the State Government was still silent on the issue although the Central Bureau of Investigation filed four chargesheets relating to the Vanpic and other cases proving the involvement of six ministers. He also described the YSR Congress party as the different side of Congress party. He said several ministers and officials were being made scapegoats to protect one family of YSR Rajasekhara Reddy.

Regarding Fee Reimbursement scheme, the TDP chief alleged that the government was not serious about solving the crisis. He threatened that the TDP would soon launch a massive agitation against the government over the Fee Reimbursement issue.

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