Asaduddin Owaisi strongly reacts to Navneet Rana’s comments
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi strongly responded to BJP’s Navneet Kaur Rana’s remarks, suggesting that altering the “Hindu-Muslim ratio” in the country could be done in 15 seconds if the police were absent.
Owaisi stated that no one was stopping her from attempting this, asserting that he is unafraid. In response to Rana’s claim that 15 seconds were sufficient instead of 15 minutes, Owaisi challenged her by invoking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s authority, questioning why they couldn’t take longer if necessary. He dared them to proceed, emphasizing that he and his party were prepared and willing to engage.
Owaisi pointed out PM Modi’s unexpected meet with Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Shariff after his trip to Afghanistan. He pointed out this in response to Modi’s suggestion that supporting AIMIM would benefit Pakistan. The discussion arose when Navneet Rana brought up a controversial comment made by Asaduddin’s brother, Akbaruddin Owaisi, in 2013. Rana, in response to Akbaruddin Owaisi’s 2013 remark, proposed that “It will only take us 15 seconds to wipe you out not 15 minutes.”
BJP MP Navneet Rana reacting to Akbaruddin Owaisi’s 15min statement said “It will only take us 15 seconds to wipe you out not 15 minutes”
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During a campaign for BJP’s Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha, Rana brought up Akbaruddin Owaisi’s previous statement, asserting that while it might take him 15 minutes, it would only take them 15 seconds to act if the police were removed. She implied that the Owaisi brothers would struggle to act within a 15-second timeframe.
Rana lauded Latha’s strength, pledging to avoid Hyderabad mirroring Pakistan. Madhavi Latha, chosen by the BJP, will challenge Asaduddin Owaisi, a four-time Lok Sabha MP and the AIMIM chief, who has held the Hyderabad seat since 2004.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
