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Hans India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong MLA alleges collapse of administrative machinery in state
Belagavi: In a striking display of dissent from within the ruling party, senior Congress MLA Raju Kage has publicly lashed out at the Siddaramaiah-led government, accusing it of administrative collapse and expressing his readiness to resign within two days, citing complete dysfunction in the system. Speaking to reporters at Ainapur village in Kagawad taluk, the veteran legislator minced no words as he backed fellow Congress MLA B.R. Patil, whose viral audio alleging widespread corruption in the Housing Department recently stirred political waters. 'The statements made by B.R. Patil are not false. I stand in full support of what he said. His frustration is genuine. I feel the same,' Kage affirmed. Kage revealed that he had been allotted ₹25 crore under the Chief Minister's Special Grant, of which ₹12 crore was sanctioned for road works, but work orders for the remaining ₹13 crore have not been issued. Additionally, he said, 72 community hall projects in his constituency still await administrative approval, despite being proposed over two years ago. 'There's no point even asking the officials. The system is so broken that no one listens, and nothing moves. Even after laying the foundation stones for several projects two years ago, there has been zero progress. Local engineers aren't doing any work, contractors are failing to meet obligations, and officials are not enforcing tenders,' he lamented. Raju Kage painted a grim picture of bureaucratic apathy, saying contractors who were awarded tenders are being allowed to skip obligations, and engineers are ignoring assigned duties.'This is not governance. The system has completely deteriorated. People are questioning the MLAs, and we are left helpless. I'm deeply hurt. It won't be surprising if I tender my resignation in the next two days,' he warned. This public outburst not only highlights cracks within the Congress but also lends weight to the growing chorus of allegations against the state government for mismanagement and inaction. Kage's claims add further pressure on the ruling party, already under scrutiny after B.R. Patil accused officials of allotting housing to those who paid bribes, bypassing legitimate recommendations by elected representatives. His remarks follow mounting frustration among MLAs over lack of autonomy, delay in approvals, and bureaucratic roadblocks, despite repeated promises by the leadership of efficient governance. The implications of Kage's statement are significant, especially as the Congress prepares to face heightened opposition criticism and internal unrest. Meanwhile, BJP leaders, including former CM and MP Jagadish Shettar, have seized on the issue, backing both Kage and Patil's allegations and calling for Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's resignation on moral grounds. 'When ruling party MLAs are openly expressing dissatisfaction, it proves that the system has collapsed under Congress rule,' Shettar said, hinting that many disgruntled Congress MLAs are in touch with the BJP and may switch sides if the government fails to course-correct. As discontent brews and the party leadership remains silent, the Congress government in Karnataka now faces not only external attacks but internal tremors that could escalate into a full-blown political crisis if corrective measures are not taken swiftly.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MA63: Sarawak Outlines Two Top Priorities In Negotiations
KUCHING, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has outlined two key demands under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) as its top priorities in negotiations with the federal government. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, said among the current top priorities is the need to expedite discussions on the Special Grant formula under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution. She said Sarawak is also looking into the matter of increasing the number of parliamentary seats of Sarawak in the House of Representatives, to better reflect the spirit and intent of the MA63. 'These issues have been brought up regularly by the Sarawak government through official meetings and negotiation platforms, including the Mesyuarat Majlis Tindakan Pelaksanaan Perjanjian Malaysia 1963. 'The Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring that the rights and entitlements of the State are fully upheld in accordance with the Federal Constitution, MA63 and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report,' she said during the question-and-answer session at the Sarawak State Assembly sitting today. Sharifah Hasidah was responding to a question from Lidam Assan (GPS-Katibas) on the current negotiation status of MA63 for Sarawak. Meanwhile, Sharifah Hasidah said the Sarawak government has partially resolved matters in respect of the Financial Review under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution. She said in this regard, as an interim arrangement, the federal government has agreed to increase the amount of the Special Grant for Sarawak from RM300 million to RM600 million for a period of five years. 'Nevertheless, the Sarawak Government strongly urges that negotiations on the Special Grant formula be expedited, in the spirit of partnership and in recognition of Sarawak's constitutional rights under the Federal Constitution and the MA63,' she added.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sangma bats for preservation of Indian Knowledge Systems
Shillong: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma has called for promotion and preservation of the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). Emphasising on the importance of integration of the material and the spiritual aspects of the IKS, he said traditional knowledge has been the core for healthcare, agriculture, conservation, food preparation, medicine, education. "Meghalaya is an example of how the traditional knowledge and the community has been merged to create a sustainable and an effective form of governance," he said after inaugurating a two-day national seminar on IKS on Thursday, organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Lady Keane College , Shillong and funded under Chief Minister's Special Grant. Sangma said the traditional knowledge needs to be documented to merge it with the contemporary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo "Seminars like these and the outcomes of such seminars need to be documented. Documentation is crucial in knowledge sharing as it will provide a structured, accessible information to facilitate learning for students, researchers and scholars and help decision, training and policy making in governance," he said. Congratulating Lady Keane College for organising the seminar, the chief minister, stressed on the need to maintain continuity even after the seminar concludes.
