BRS Intensifies Protest Against NEET, Sieges Raj Bhavan in Somajiguda
Hyderabad:The Bhartiya Rashtra Samithi(BRS) intensified its fight against the NEET fiasco and laid siege to Raj bhavan, Telangana’s governor official residence in Somajiguda on Tuesday. Hyderabad police took the BRS student leaders into preventive custody.
BRS Student Wing (BRSV) laid siege to Raj Bhavan to protest NEET question paper leak. Students demanded immediate cancellation of the NEET exam.
The group of students holding placards reading ‘Justice for NEET UG students’, ‘Fraud NTA’ raised slogans against the Central Government. Some of the students tried to barge into the Raj bhavan by scaling the main entrance gate but were stopped by the Hyderabad police and Raj bhavan security staff.
Speaking during the protest BRS Student Wing (BRSV) state president Gellu Srinivas Yadav said, “The NEET exam should be canceled immediately. If Central Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay do not respond to this immediately, we will set into a large-scale movement under the leadership of BRSV in the coming days.”
Further he demanded that Telangana state Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to respond against the NEET exam irregularities. “If the Chief Minister does not respond, we will also besiege his office,” said Yadav.
Seconding the same BRSV State vice president Thunga Balu who was also part of the protest said, “Central and state governments are not sincere about the future of students.The Governor should take initiative and solve this problem”.
Panjagutta police stopped the students from reaching the Raj Bhavan and took them into preventive custody. “If they were not taken into custody they might have committed any cognizable offence. Following which they were taken into preventive custody under 151 CrPc and shifted to Goshamahal stadium,” said police.
Meanwhile BRS leaders Vinod, Kopulla Eshawar and others held a press meet and demanded ED should take up the investigation into NEET fraud and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the irregularities of NEET examination.
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.
