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Hans India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Durgesh vows to promote tourism in Anakapalli dist
Anakapalli: Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh said that every individual should work towards achieving the dream of Alluri Sitarama Raju. A 10-foot bronze statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju, installed by the Kshatriya Seva Samiti in Narsipatnam to commemorate his 128th birth anniversary, was unveiled on Friday. Along with State Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra and Anakapalli MP CM Ramesh paid tributes to the statue of Sitarama Raju. Speaking on the occasion, Kandula Durgesh stressed that youth should take Sitarama Raju's fighting spirit as an inspiration and work for the development of the society. The Minister assured that he would work hard to develop the region as a tourist destination. He informed that temples and tourist places in Anakapalli district will be developed as a circuit. Nearby areas including Alluri Sitarama Raju ghat would also be developed along with Anakapalli, he informed. Further, Durgesh opined that real tributes to Sitarama Raju could become a reality through the development of the region. Speaking on the occasion, Anakapalli district in-charge Minister Kollu Ravindra mentioned that people should come forward for the development of Alluri Park. Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu stated that it was necessary to develop Alluri Park in a way that tourists visit it frequently. He appealed to develop the park with the help of donors. Later, he thanked the public representatives who allocated funds for the development of the park. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha announced Rs 5 lakh for the development of the park. Anakapalli MP C.M. Ramesh announced that he would allocate Rs 30 lakh from the MPLADS. He assured that he would collect funds with the support of his friends. Vizianagaram Lok Sabha member K Appala Naidu said that he was fortunate to have allocated Rs 10 lakh for the development of Alluri Park. Later, prizes were given to the winners of essay writing and cricket competitions organised for students of various schools. District Collector Vijaya Krishnan, Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha, among others, were present.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Naxalism confined to just five, six districts', says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (July 4, 2025) declared that Maoism is now confined to just five to six districts in the country and even in such places, it will not continue for a long time. The Maoist hubs have been transformed into educational hubs. The area known as Red Corridor is now rapidly changing into a growth corridor, he said, speaking at the 128th birth anniversary celebrations of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju organised by Kshatriya Seva Samiti (TG & AP) and Union Ministry of Culture. Mr. Singh said the government has taken a decision that by March 31 next year, the entire country would be maoist-free. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he emphasised that only terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan was targeted, avoiding civil or military establishments, and adhering to ethical principles. He lauded Sitarama Raju, the legendary freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh, as an embodiment of courage, duty and 'karma'. Similarily, the country's brave soldiers demonstrated courage, duty and 'karma' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, he said. Quoting from Ramayan, he said, during 'Lanka Dahan', Lord Hanuman hit only those who hit him. Similarly, the country demonstrated courage during Operation Sindoor and targeted only terror structures in Pakistan and not civilian or military establishments, he said. "I would also like to say, if any such mischief (Pahalgam terror attack) takes place in future, we will give befitting to reply to terrorism with the same strength," he said. The life of Sitarama Raju, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, is also an example of social unity, he said. Mr. Singh said new technology, infrastructure development and digital revolution are very much needed for development in the context of a 'New India', but it is the "cultural soul" which can keep the country united. He affirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is working to realise the vision of Sitarama Raju on tribal development through various central initiatives. The tenet of 'Viksit Bharat', he explained, involves taking pride in its cultural heritage, while upholding constitutional values and being inspired by the dreams of the youth. Mr. Singh also urged everyone to take the life of Sitarama Raju to every school and home. Speaking on the occasion, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said Sitarama Raju, in the short span of his life (less than 30 years), stood as an inspiration and his memory makes the countrymen feel proud. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Karnataka Minister Bose Raju, former Union Minister P Ashok Gajapati Raju and other leaders were present on the occasion.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Naxalism confined to just five, six districts: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday declared that Naxalism is now confined to just five to six districts in the country and even in such places, it will not continue for a long Naxal hubs have been transformed into educational hubs. The area known as Red Corridor is now rapidly changing into a growth corridor, he said, speaking at the 128th birth anniversary celebrations of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju organised by Kshatriya Seva Samiti (TG & AP) and Union Ministry of said the government has taken a decision that by March 31 next year, the entire country would be to Operation Sindoor , he emphasised that only terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan was targeted, avoiding civil or military establishments, and adhering to ethical lauded Sitarama Raju, the legendary freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh, as an embodiment of courage, duty and 'karma'.Similarily, the country's brave soldiers demonstrated courage, duty and 'karma' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, he from Ramayan, he said, during 'Lanka Dahan', Lord Hanuman hit only those who hit the country demonstrated courage during Operation Sindoor and targeted only terror structures in Pakistan and not civilian or military establishments, he said."I would also like to say, if any such mischief (Pahalgam terror attack) takes place in future, we will give befitting to reply to terrorism with the same strength," he life of Sitarama Raju, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, is also an example of social unity, he said new technology, infrastructure development and digital revolution are very much needed for development in the context of a 'New India', but it is the "cultural soul" which can keep the country affirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is working to realise the vision of Sitarama Raju on tribal development through various central tenet of 'Viksit Bharat', he explained, involves taking pride in its cultural heritage, while upholding constitutional values and being inspired by the dreams of the also urged everyone to take the life of Sitarama Raju to every school and on the occasion, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said Sitarama Raju, in the short span of his life (less than 30 years), stood as an inspiration and his memory makes the countrymen feel Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Karnataka Minister Bose Raju, former Union Minister P Ashok Gajapati Raju and other leaders were present on the occasion.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Modi Govt has emulated Alluri Sitaramaraju's ideals by making Draupadi Murmu as President: Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Modi Government has emulated legendary revolutionary Alluri Sitarama Raju's ideals in making a tribal woman, Draupadi Murmu, as the President of India. He hoped the Telugu States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh too, will set an example by empowering tribals. Participating in the 128th birth anniversary celebrations of Sitarama Raju here on Friday, Mr. Singh pointed out that the revolutionary had fought and surprised British rulers, along with his fellow fighters, through guerrilla warfare, though they did not have modern weapons in a tribal area. Sitarama Raju is remembered for his fight to protect tribal rights as wanted them to be empowered, self-sufficient and join the mainstream. He also fought for unity among all castes in so that the country can be much greater and as a tribal leader, the revolutionary leader's legacy is unforgettable, affirmed Mr. Singh. 'There is a hero within every Indian and when we stand for the truth, there is no need to fear anybody – any foreign force or the British, like in the case of the legendary revolutionary Alluri Sitarama Raju, he added. Union Minister of Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat saluted the revolutionary leader and said all the brave fighters who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of motherland should be remembered. Former Union Minister P. Ashok Gajapati Raju, NCC chairman A.V.S. Raju and others were also present, said a press release.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tributes paid to Alluri on death anniversary
Ongole: On the occasion of tribal hero and freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju's 101st death anniversary, Prakasam district collector A Thameem Ansariya, along with Ongole and Santhanuthalapadu MLAs Damacharla Janardana Rao and BN Vijaya Kumar, Ongole Mayor Gangada Sujatha, joint collector Ronanki Gopalakrishna, various association leaders, and district officials paid floral tributes to the statue of the tribal hero in Ongole on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the collector called upon everyone to draw inspiration from the ideals of Sitarama Raju. She said that Sitarama Raju's struggle during the independence movement serves as an inspiration to everyone. Ongole MLA Janardana Rao highlighted that Alluri stood against the British in support of tribal communities and sacrificed his life at just 27 years of age. He described Sitarama Raju as a brave warrior who successfully raided British weaponry. Santhanuthalapadu MLA Vijaya Kumar praised Alluri as the 'Manyam Hero' who fought for the rights of tribal people and encouraged everyone to be inspired by him and move forward in achieving his ideals. District Tribal Welfare Officer Varalakshmi, Ongole Municipal Commissioner Venkateswara Rao, District BC Welfare Officer Anjala, SETNEL CEO Sri Srimannarayana, and leaders from various organisations were present. The district Superintendent of Police AR Damodar and other police officials paid rich tributes to the freedom fighter and revolutionary hero Alluri Sitarama Raju. After garlanding the statue of Sitarama Raju, the SP said that he had previously served as an OSD (Officer on Special Duty) in the Chintapalli area where Alluri had led his movement. Additional SP (Admin) K Nageswara Rao, AR DSP Srinivasa Rao, SB Inspector Raghavendra, Ongole One Town CI Nagaraju, Ongole Two Town CI Srinivasa Rao, RIs Ramana Reddy and Sitarami Reddy, AR SIs, and other police personnel were present.
