Cyberabad police books Navaneeth Kaur under election code violation
Cyberabad: Following a complaint from election surveillance officials, Shadnagar police of Cyberabad commissionerate booked a case against the Maharashtra BJP leader and former Tollywood actor, Navaneeth Kaur on Friday.
On Thursday at around 8pm, BJP leaders conducted a corner meeting at Shadnagar Chowrasta and took out a rally. During the corner meeting, BJP party special guest Navaneeth Kaur, who is a BJP party MP candidate from Amravati, Maharastar made objectionable comments violating the model code of conduct(MCC), said election surveillance officials.
Flying squad team(FST) of Farooqnagar and Keshampet Mandals, comprising Agriculture officer Endabetla Krishna Mohan, K. Anjaneyulu police constable and Videographer P. Suresh, while conducting their duties at Shadnagar chowrasta observed the objectionable remarks made by Navaneeth Kaur, and lodged a complaint with Shadnagar police.
According to the complaint, Navaneeth Kaur said, “Congress party ki Vote veste Pakistan ki vote Vesinatte( If you vote for congress party, you are voting for Pakistan)” in the corner meeting at Shadnagar Chowrasta. This amounts to a model Code of Conduct(MCC) violation and a complaint has been filed.
Based on the complaint, a case has been booked under sections 171(C)(Undue influence at elections), 171(f)( Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election), 171-(g)(False statement in connection with an election) and 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of Indian Penal Code(IPC).
Earlier controversy erupted over BJP MP Navneet Kaur Rana and Hyderabad AIMIM MP candidate Asaduddin Owaisi over remarks on “15 minutes required” statements. BJP MP Navneet Rana reacting to Hyderabad MP brother Akbaruddin Owaisi’s 15 min statement made in 2013 said, “It will only take us 15 seconds to wipe you out not 15 minutes.” MP Asaduddin Owaisi responded strongly to the comments “We will give time to them. What will they do? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also in power. What 15 seconds, they can take one hour. Why don’t they do it?” he asked.
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.
