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Hans India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Indira crushed democracy during Emergency: Shekhawat
Says that it is important to educate today's generation about those dark days Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday described the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, as the 'darkest period in Indian democracy.' Addressing the media during his visit to Rajamahendravaram, the Minister said that it is important to educate today's generation about those dark days. He stated that during the Emergency, fundamental rights were suspended, press freedom was curtailed, and authoritarian rule prevailed. 'Over one lakh people were arrested without proper legal procedures. Indira Gandhi crushed democracy and ruled like a dictator. Her son Sanjay Gandhi also unleashed tyranny on the people,' he alleged. The Minister said that it was only due to the united resistance of the people that democracy was eventually restored. He paid tribute to leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who spearheaded the resistance during the Emergency. 'Even today, the Congress has not shown any remorse or condemned the imposition of Emergency, which is truly unfortunate,' he remarked. As part of his visit, Shekhawat, along with Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, laid the foundation stone for the Akhanda Godavari Project, inaugurated a Science Centre, and participated in the ground-breaking ceremony for the Forest Academy in Rajamahendravaram. He also commented on the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, saying that the situation there is now under control and tourists can visit safely. Highlighting the Centre's commitment to Andhra Pradesh's development, Shekhawat said that the 'double engine government' is fast-tracking progress in the state. The Union Government is fully supporting key sectors like irrigation and tourism, and all development works are being taken up in a phased and planned manner, he said.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Time of India
Three major development projects in East Godavari announced
Vijayawada: In a significant boost to tourism, education, and environmental conservation in Andhra Pradesh, deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan and MP Daggubati Purandeswari are set to launch three key development projects in East Godavari district, said tourism minister Kandula Durgesh. He stated that the initiatives include the laying of foundation stone for the Akhanda Godavari project in Rajamahendravaram, the Forest Academy in Rajanagaram, and the grand opening of the Science Museum in Bommuru. Durgesh made the announcement during a coordination meeting with officials from various departments at the collectorate in Rajamahendravaram on Saturday. He emphasised that these initiatives are not only aimed at enriching the tourism sector but will also serve as valuable educational and environmental assets for students and the public alike. The tourism minister revealed that the foundation-laying ceremonies and the inauguration will be held shortly, and the dates will be announced soon. The previously considered date for the Akhanda Godavari project was rescheduled due to the upcoming cabinet meeting on June 19. The Science Museum at Bommuru in Rajamahendravaram, is expected to become a hub of curiosity and learning for students, while the proposed Forest Academy in Rajanagaram aims to enhance forest conservation awareness and training. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo During the review meeting, detailed discussions were held on logistical arrangements, including the venue setup for public gatherings and coordination among departments. Durgesh underlined the importance of a clear action plan to ensure the success of the events and stressed the need to effectively communicate these developmental efforts to the public. The meeting also included focused deliberations with officials from the science & technology, forest, and tourism departments. Local representatives, including Rajamahendravaram rural MLA Gorantla Buchaiah Chowdary and Rajanagaram MLA Battula Balaramakrishna, participated in the meeting along with East Godavari collector P Prashanthi, district SP, and senior officials from other departments.
