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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Elocution competition on Indian Constitution from July 20
Ongole: Prakasam Zilla Abhivriddhi Vedika president Chunduri Rangarao announced that in association with Organisation for Protection of Democratic Rights, Constitutional Rights Protection Forum, and other public fronts, they are conducting an elocution competition on Constitution of India, from July 20 to 26 in Ongole, to educate citizens about their fundamental rights and responsibilities. Speaking at a press conference in Ongole on Friday, Rangarao emphasised that every citizen must develop awareness about the Constitution and protect the rights and responsibilities it guarantees. He highlighted that the Indian Constitution, crafted under Dr BR Ambedkar's leadership and implemented on January 26, 1950, is the world's finest constitution after studying the constitutions of various countries. He described the Constitution as India's 'Dharma Sastra', and noted that all Indian citizens are duty-bound to accept it. Chunduri Rangarao, OPDR AP president; Chavali Sudhakar, PTSU AP vice president; Rajasekhar, and others explained that the elocution competition will be held in students and youth categories, from July 20 to 26, between 10 am and 2 pm, at Media Cameramen Association Bhavan, in Devudu Cheruvu, Ongole. They informed that there is a cash prize of Rs 10,000 for first, second, and third positions, along with 10 consolation prizes and prize distribution will be held in August first week, with retired Central Information Commission Commissioner Madabhushi Sridhar as the chief guest. The organisers encouraged maximum participation in the competition to ensure the program's success. They emphasized that awareness of the Constitution at the student level is crucial for the nation's comprehensive development.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers demand fair price for black burley tobacco
Ongole: Samyukt Kisan Morcha Prakasam district convener Chunduri Rangarao demanded fair prices for black burley tobacco farmers in the state. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha organised a meeting on the crisis in black burley tobacco cultivation, with the farmers at the Mallaiah Lingam Bhavan here on Thursday. Speaking at the meeting, Rangarao, who has twice served as a Tobacco Board member, expressed anger over tobacco merchants' exploitative practices against farmers. He revealed that while black burley tobacco was purchased at around Rs 15,000 per quintal last year, this year merchants are buying it for only Rs 3,000-4,000. When questioned about this drastic price drop, he said that the merchants give misleading excuses, claiming farmers cultivated excessive areas and citing low international demand for burley tobacco. Rangarao also extended support to Virginia tobacco farmers facing similar exploitation. He accused certain so-called farmer leaders of acting as broker-agents for tobacco merchants, prioritising commissions over farmers' interests. He warned that unless Virginia tobacco farmers wake up and organise for controlled cultivation, they will continue facing severe losses and offered to help lead a unified struggle for fair prices. President of Nallamada Farmers' Association Dr Kolla Rajamohan said that about 80 pe rcent of burley tobacco growers are SC, ST, and other marginalised communities who work as tenant farmers. He observed that many poor agricultural labourers entered farming after seeing last year's promising prices, taking loans at high interest rates and pawning gold to finance cultivation. Now, company representatives are blaming these same farmers for overproduction while conspiring to purchase their tobacco at extremely low prices, he added. The farmers' leaders called for united resistance against corporate company tactics and announced plans to submit memoranda to MLAs, MPs, and district ministers from April 26 to 30. They also plan to meet with burley tobacco farmers and prepare for a 'Chalo Chief Minister's Office' programme on May 5. Representatives of multiple farmers' associations criticised the government for standing with traders rather than farmers during the marketing season. They noted that burley tobacco is widely cultivated across ninedistricts in the state and can compete with Virginia tobacco in quality.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Elocution contest on Constitution in July
Ongole: Everyone should have a basic understanding of the Indian Constitution to protect their rights, observed Prakasam Zilla Abhivriddhi Vedika president Chunduri Rangarao. The Prakasam Zilla Abhivruddhi Vedika, Organisation for Protection of Democratic Rights (OPDR), Constitutional Rights Protection Forum (CRPF), and various people's organisations will conduct elocution competitions for students and youth on the subject 'Minimum Understanding of the Indian Constitution' in July. A delegation including Chunduri Rangarao, retired Deputy Collector P Perayya, OPGR State President Chavali Sudhakar Rao, retired headmaster Dhulipalla Venkateswarlu, and Ravindra Bharati school teacher Srinu visited several school principals in Ongole to distribute educational books to the students interested in participating in the competition. The books distributed included 'Minimum Understanding of Indian Constitution,' published by RTI Campaign Forum, 'Dr BR Ambedkar's Three Historic Speeches in the Constituent Assembly,' and 'Indian Constitutional Preamble' authored by Prof Madabhushi Sridhar. These books were provided to various government and municipal schools, including PVR Boys High School, PVR Junior College, Gowtham High School, Gowtham Junior College, Narayana Boys and Girls Junior Colleges in Ongole. Speaking on the occasion, Rangarao said that people need a basic understanding of the Constitution to protect their rights.
