Counting Day: BJP leaders, Kishan Reddy and Madhavi Latha visit temples in Hyderabad
Hyderabad the day of the counting, the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leaders in Hyderabad visited the temples early in the day as the D-day begins. candidate for the Hyderabad Parliamentary constituency, Kompally Madhavi Latha visited the famous Lal Darwaza temple in the old city and offered her prayers. The candidate was also seen chanting at the temple early on Tuesday.
At this juncture, speaking to the media, Madhavi Latha said, “I am pretty excited. All of them who have voted for BJP in the entire country are particularly looking forward to this seat. That we win and bring justice to the Lok Sabha seat Hyderabad. We all know that Modiji has tremendously and meticulously worked for two terms for this nation. And he has not just left the love but also left his autograph of modi ka parivar in all Bharatiya. I am sure the entire country would have been in prayer for blessing and wishing for 400 baar is bhar. And these blessings have a tremendous storm of positivity in the nation. Along with winning Hyderabad seat”.
Ahead of counting, #HyderabadLS candidate of @BJP4India @Kompella_MLatha at #LalDarwaza temple of mother goddess #Telangana #ElectionsWithNDTV; Despite it being her debut election, taking on @aimim_national leader @asadowaisi, #MadhaviLatha managed to catch national attention pic.twitter.com/KeBijbr0Rf
— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) June 4, 2024
Madhavi Latha was in the eye of a storm during the voting day with several cases booked against her for violation of model code of conduct. In one case Madhavi Latha was seen askinging to remove the veil of burqa-clad muslim women. After the video went viral on social media, District election officer Ronald Roos directed the Hyderabad police to register a case.
Just before the counting of votes, #Telangana BJP state president and Secunderabad LS candidate G Kishan Reddy visited Bhagya Lakshmi temple. ResultsWithTNIE @XpressHyderabad pic.twitter.com/YlWEBssBwj
— V.V. Balakrishna-TNIE (@balaexpressTNIE) June 4, 2024
Kishan Reddy visits Bhagyalakshmi temple
Meanwhile Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy offered his prayers at Bhagyalakshmi temple at Charminar on Tuesday. Speaking to the media Kishan Reddy said, “BJP has the blessing of the people. I am sure that BJP will form the government for the third time in the country”. Kishan Reddy is the contesting candidate from the BJP party from Secunderabad Parliamentary constituency.
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.
