Hyderabad police book BJP MLA RajaSingh for Ramnavami rally without permission
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad city police have filed charges against BJP MLA RajaSingh for conducting a rally procession on account of Ramnavami without obtaining prior permission from the relevant authorities.
According to the First Information Report (FIR) issued by Afzalgunj police station, on April 17th, BJP MLA RajaSingh, along with Joginder Singh Bittu, conducted a rally procession without obtaining prior permission from the relevant authorities.
This post by Goshamahal MLA, T. Raja Singh, is misleading.
The Police has done the right thing by lodging a complaint against him for the following:
1) Conducting a rally without permission.
2) Created nuisance by stopping his procession that lead to traffic congestion… https://t.co/2t7Yk3rSEV pic.twitter.com/pac9DjjJsU— The Gas Stove 🇮🇳 (@GasLight_Slayer) April 18, 2024
The complaint filed by Afzalgunj sub-inspector P. Ramakishan states, “Goshamahal BJP MLA T. Raja Singh, along with Joginder Singh Bittu and others, organized and carried out the rally procession without obtaining prior permission from the authorities. The rally, accompanied by a large number of devotees, started from the Mangalhat area towards Hanuman Vyamshala, proceeding to Sultan Bazar limits. Upon reaching Central Gurudwara, Gowliguda, Singh halted the procession and addressed a large crowd, influencing them through his speech to gain voters. This resulted in wrongful restraint, traffic congestion, lighting of firecrackers in a crowded area, and creating public nuisance by violating orders.
Furious over the case, BJP’s Raja Singh said, “On the occasion of Ram Navami procession, several devotees had set up welcome platforms and arrangements for water and food were made for the arriving devotees. Despite such welcome gestures, those who set up welcome platforms have also been forcefully booked by the police department. I want to know, during the month of Ramadan, shops remain open all night and hotels are also open. Why don’t police follow the election code during the month of Ramadan, and there is no action taken against the Muslim community? We know that whenever the Congress forms a government in the state, it oppresses the Hindu religion and Hindus. I want to know, are there separate laws for Hindus and Muslims?.”
The Hyderabad City Police have registered an FIR against me for organizing a #SriRamNavami Shobha Yatra. pic.twitter.com/dX6px8zOzO
— Raja Singh (Modi Ka Parivar) (@TigerRajaSingh) April 18, 2024
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.
