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Hans India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong govt solely responsible for failing to secure Finance Commission funds: BJP MLC
Hyderabad: BJP leader and MLC Anji Reddy stated that his party strongly condemns the remarks made by State Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who claimed that the Central Government has not provided any assistance to Telangana. During a joint media conference on Monday, alongside former MLA Prem Singh Rathod and party state spokespersons Rani Rudrama and Sunitha Reddy, Anji Reddy highlighted that since 2014, the Central Government has sanctioned Rs 12 lakh crore for the development of Telangana. Union Minister Kishan Reddy presented a PowerPoint detailing the funds, development works, and projects in Telangana supported by the Center. He emphasized that although the Center has approved funds for various development projects, many initiatives have stalled due to the state government's failure to provide matching grant funds. He noted that while 2,500 km of national highways were constructed in Telangana during the UPA regime, the Modi government has built 2,600 km of national highways in just ten years. Additionally, the Center has connected 32 out of 33 districts in Telangana with national highways. As part of the Amrut Station Scheme, 40 railway stations in the state are undergoing modernization. The upgrades for Begumpet, Warangal, and Karimnagar stations have been completed and inaugurated. Development work at Kacheguda and Cherlapalli railway stations is ongoing, with plans to meet international standards. A budget of Rs 428 crore has been allocated for Cherlapalli, Rs 715 crore for Secunderabad, and Rs 421.66 crore for Kacheguda railway stations. The MLC criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for making more than 40 trips to Delhi, asserting that these visits are aimed at protecting his position as CM rather than fostering the state's development. Anji Reddy explained that the Center releases funds following the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission. These funds are distributed to states only if they conduct Panchayat, Mandal, and Zilla Parishad elections. He pointed out that the Congress government has not held local body elections in the state, which has halted the flow of Finance Commission funds to Telangana. He recalled that the State Court had reprimanded the state government for this failure and ordered that elections be held within three months; however, the government has not responded to this directive. Anji Reddy also noted that under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana, the Center has constructed 14,560 kilometers of new roads in Telangana. He disputed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's claim that the state treasury is empty, asserting that the ongoing development in Telangana is primarily due to Central Government initiatives. Furthermore, he criticized the Endowment Department for failing to protect the temples in the state. He stated, 'In many instances, temple management is being handled by in-charge Executive Officers. The lands belonging to temples must be safeguarded, and temples in dilapidated condition should be renovated.' He recalled that, according to a Supreme Court ruling, temples with an income of less than Rs 5 lakh have been exempted from the purview of the Endowment Department. He demanded that the state government implement the Apex Court's orders immediately.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Krishna University celebrates Achievers' Day
Krishna University (Machilipatnam): Member of Parliament Vallabhaneni Balashowry emphasised that securing a job is not the sole or final opportunity for students. He urged them to draw inspiration from entrepreneurs like Phanindra Sharma, founder of RedBus, and Anji Reddy, founder of Reddy Labs, to aspire for greater heights. He was speaking as the chief guest at the Achievers' Day programme at Krishna University Arts and Science College on Thursday. Showry encouraged students to be inspired by Phanindra Sharma, who, unable to secure a bus ticket to go home for a festival, started RedBus with just Rs 5 lakh to prevent others from facing similar issues. He later sold the company for Rs 800 crore. He also highlighted Anji Reddy, who, despite holding a small job at IDPL, was not content and went on to establish Reddy Labs Pharma Company, achieving turnovers worth several thousands of crores. Showry stressed that success isn't achieved overnight but requires perseverance and discipline. He announced that proposals have been sent to the Central government for the construction of an athletic track, indoor stadium, swimming pool, and tennis court at Krishna University, and he would strive for their realisation. Superintendent of Police R Gangadhara Rao stated that he achieved his current position by relying solely on education, despite being born into a humble family. Earlier, Krishna University Vice-Chancellor Prof K Ramji, in his inaugural address, congratulated the students on securing jobs with packages ranging from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh. Registrar Prof N Usha presided and DCMS Chairman Bandi Ramakrishna, Training and Placement Cell Director Prof YK Sundara Krishna, Training and Placement Department Coordinator Dr Kishore and professors and assistant professors from various departments also participated. The parents of the recruited students were felicitated, and appointment letters were handed over to the students by their parents. Earlier, MP Bala Showry and SP Gangadhara Rao offered floral tributes to the bronze statue of Dr BR Ambedkar.
