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New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Monsoon Session of Andhra Assembly likely in August
VIJAYAWADA: The Monsoon Session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly is likely to be held in August. In an informal interaction with mediapersons in his chambers in the State Assembly on Wednesday, Speaker Ch Ayyanna Patrudu said the Monsoon Session may be for 10 days. He informed that the national conference of women lawmakers on women empowerment will be held in Tirupati on September 14 and 15. Later, Ayyanna Patrudu inspected the under construction quarters of MLAs and MLCs in Amaravati. Speaking on the occasion, he suggested that residential quarters of MLAs and MLCs be constructed keeping in mind the number of seats to be increased after the delimitation. He directed officials to create all modern facilities like swimming pool, club house and others. Expressing satisfaction over the progress of construction of 288 quarters in 12 towers, the Speaker said the quarters will be made available to MLAs and MLCs by December 2025. All the MLAs and MLCs will be in their quarters in Amaravati by the commencement of next budget session. Quarters are also being constructed for 35 Ministers and 36 Judges of the High Court, which will be readied by March 2026. The official residence of the Chief Minister, and Raj Bhavan will be constructed on the banks of Krishna river, he added.
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
House panel in Andhra Pradesh seeks strict laws to curb loan, betting apps
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly's Petitions Committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker K Raghurama Krishna Raju, has called for stronger laws and systems to combat the rising threat of cybercrimes, particularly those involving fraudulent betting and loan apps. Speaking to the media at the Assembly premises, Raghurama said such apps have been deceiving thousands of unsuspecting individuals, causing serious financial and psychological harm. He was joined by committee members Anakapalli MLA Konatala Ramakrishna, Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao, and Visakhapatnam North MLA P Vishnu Kumar Raju. On the occasion, the Deputy Speaker noted that a petition from Bhimavaram had been discussed by the committee, highlighting the need for urgent intervention. 'Betting and loan apps are destroying lives. In Telangana alone, 950 people were duped last year. Though exact numbers for Andhra Pradesh are unavailable, officials estimate thousands have been affected,' he said. At the national level, the lack of centralised data makes it difficult to gauge the full scale of the issue, Raghurama added. The committee discussed existing laws, the efforts of the police, and the need to further strengthen cybercrime legislation. Raghurama cited ongoing legal proceedings related to the Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 2020, which some have challenged in court, arguing that skill-based games should not be banned. 'The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directive to constitute a panel to define skill and chance-based games. Though the committee submitted its report in August 2023 and the State filed a counter in August 2024, the case is still pending,' Raghurama said. He urged the Advocate General to expedite the hearing. He emphasised the need for new legal provisions through the Assembly to effectively counter cyber fraud and protect citizens. The committee has invited officials from the IT and Home Departments to attend its next meeting on July 18 for further deliberations.
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Controversial remark on Amaravati sparks outrage
GUNTUR: A heated political debate has erupted in Andhra Pradesh after controversial remarks were made during a discussion on a vernacular news channel on Saturday. The comments, allegedly misogynistic and derogatory toward Amaravati, have drawn widespread condemnation from leaders across party lines. Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju has lodged a formal complaint with Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta, seeking legal action under various IPC sections. He emphasised that such remarks were defamatory, disrespectful to women, and posed a threat to public harmony.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Amaravati Back In Focus After 6-Year Break, PM Modi Relaunches Projects
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Amaravati project faced delays after the 2019 shift to YSR Congress Party. Prime Minister Modi is laying the foundation for projects worth Rs 58,000 crore. Chandrababu Naidu's return promises renewed focus and development for Amaravati. Amravati: Amravati was once the thriving capital of the ancient Satavahana dynasty and renowned for its Buddhist heritage. Nearly 1,800 years later, moves to revive it as a capital are in full swing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone for projects worth thousands of crores. A decade ago, in the wake of Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation, which resulted in the formation of Telangana and the loss of Hyderabad, the idea of reviving Amaravati as the new capital emerged. Today, after years of delay and political turmoil, the project is being rekindled with renewed central and state backing. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 49,000 crore earmarked for 74 major infrastructure projects in Amaravati, including the construction of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Secretariat, High Court, and residences for judicial officers. The Vision That Was Amaravati's re-imagining as Andhra Pradesh's greenfield capital was first spearheaded by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's previous government in 2014. With Hyderabad going to Telangana during bifurcation, Mr Naidu proposed Amaravati as a futuristic capital, strategically located between Vijayawada and Guntur. The previous Naidu government pooled more than 33,000 acres of fertile agricultural land from nearly 30,000 farmers across 29 villages. In exchange, the farmers were promised land plots post-development, along with monetary benefits and long-term prosperity. Then, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy took power in 2019, and the Amaravati project came to a halt. The new government questioned the sustainability and ecological consequences of pouring in state resources in one region. It proposed a controversial three-capital plan, with Amaravati as the legislative capital, Visakhapatnam as the executive hub, and Kurnool for the judiciary. This vision threw Amaravati's future into uncertainty and sparked widespread protests, particularly from farmers who had given up land in good faith. Legal Challenges There was a five-year lull between 2019 and 2024 regarding the project. Farmers filed legal petitions, held rallies, and formed groups like the Amaravati Parirakshana Samithi to demand continuity of the original plan. Partially constructed buildings and abandoned plots became Amravati's image. Key public infrastructure projects were stalled or shelved. International collaborations, including with Singapore and Japanese firms, have lapsed or scaled down operations. The state fell into debt, limiting its ability to fund large-scale projects like Amaravati. A 2023 report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) raised questions about expenditure patterns, inconsistencies in land allotments, and cost overruns in capital works. By 2019, more than Rs 15,000 crore had already been spent, with little visible progress. A New Dawn In 2024, Chandrababu Naidu returned to power with support from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), bringing Amaravati back to mainstream. His campaign promised continuity, vision, and the need to honour commitments made to farmers and institutions. Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, addressing a meeting in Inavolu village yesterday, assured villagers and land contributors that development would now be inclusive. "Amaravati farmers' sacrifices resulted in the formation of the coalition government," he said, promising development of all 29 participating villages. The state government is also eyeing additional land of up to 40,000 acres to expand the Amaravati plan into a megacity. The vision includes integrating adjacent municipalities like Guntur, Vijayawada, Tadepalli, and Mangalagiri, supported by upgraded transport infrastructure, including a railway line, outer and inner ring roads, and an international airport.
