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Telangana CM hoists National Flag at Golconda Fort

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K. Chandrasekhara Rao, Chief Minister of Telangana addressing the Independence Day celebrations of the first Telangana Government being held at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on Friday. Photo: P. V. Sivakumar / The Hindu
K. Chandrasekhara Rao, Chief Minister of Telangana addressing the Independence Day celebrations of the first Telangana Government being held at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on Friday. Photo: P. V. Sivakumar / The Hindu

A colourful Independence Day celebrations by Telangana government inside the historic Golconda fort saw the Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao launching a tirade against “evil forces” for spreading a disinformation campaign about the intensive household survey in the State on Tuesday.

Mr. Rao was accorded a rousing reception when he arrived at the fort. After the customary guard of honour at the entrance, he was driven in his Toyota Prado by horse borne outriders on the bumpy stretch of stones up to the rostrum.

In his 25 minute speech from a makeshift rostrum after unfurling the national flag, Mr. Rao listed out several achievements of his government in the last two months, including the flagship programme of debt waiver to farmers which cost Rs. 18,000 crore to the exchequer.

The household survey was not intended to cause any inconvenience but a sincere effort to extend the benefits of government to the needy. It was being done in the absence of real statistics, Mr. Rao said.

He criticised the indifference of the previous governments to drought and natural calamities in Telangana in the last five years and announced distribution of input subsidy to farmers in all districts from Friday.

The Independence Day celebrations of the frst Telangana Government being held at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on Friday. Photo: P. V. Sivakumar / The Hindu
The Independence Day celebrations of the frst Telangana Government being held at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on Friday. Photo: P. V. Sivakumar / The Hindu

He launched the prestigious land distribution programme for poor Scheduled Caste families by distributing pattas to women from all the districts. He also gave away cheques to the two teenaged conquerors of Mount Everest – Malavath Poorna and S. Anand – and medal winners in the recent Commonwealth games. He announced measures to enhance the brand image of Hyderabad and creation of a land bank of 35 lakh acres for industrial development.

After his speech, cultural artistes in their colourful attire blew conches and beat drums standing on the ruins of the fort. The students of National Green Corps who were dressed in national colours released balloons into the air. The lawns opposite Rani Mahal where the function was held bustled with the crowd. Mr. Rao’s car was mobbed by people when he left.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Telangana / by N. Rahul / Hyderabad – August 15th, 2014

Telangana: KCR launches land distribution scheme for Dalits on I-Day

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Golconda Fort was the highlight of Independence Day celebrations in Telangana as it was a departure from the tradition I-Day event at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad (Photo: AP)
Golconda Fort was the highlight of Independence Day celebrations in Telangana as it was a departure from the tradition I-Day event at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad (Photo: AP)

Hyderabad:

Chief Minister of the newly formed state, K Chandrasekhar Rao, launched the distribution of three acres of land to Dalits after hoisting the National Flag at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.

Under the ‘Dalitulaku Bhupampini’ (land distribution to Dalits) scheme, he gave away land titles to 48 women beneficiaries from all districts in Telangana.

The venue, the historic Golconda Fort, itself was the highlight of the Independence Day celebrations in Telangana as it was a departure from the tradition of organizing the I-Day event at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad.

After paying tributes to martyrs at a memorial at Parade Grounds, the Chief Minister drove to the Golconda Fort on the outskirts of the city.

With the majestic fort forming the backdrop, he unfurled the National Flag on a pole, over 60 feet tall, from a makeshift platform as the national anthem was played.

Before unfurling the National flag, Rao received salute from the men in uniform.

Due to lack of adequate space, the traditional parade and display of tableaux of different government departments was done away with.

Rao recalled the historic significance and cultural heritage associated with the Golconda Fort, originally built by the Kakatiya kings during 10th century and the seat of power of the Qutub Shahi kingdom subsequently.

The cultural heritage of Telangana was showcased with traditional art forms and performance of Perini Sivatandavam, Gussadi, Manda Hechulu, Naubat, and Mujra dance.

Rao highlighted the number of welfare and development programmes of his government like land distribution for Dalits, farm loan waiver, provision of Rs 482 crores input subsidy to farmers, special Telangana increment for state government employees who played a key role in the separate statehood agitation, enhancing the brand image of Hyderabad by strengthening police, making the city a ‘wifi’ city among others.

The programme was inaugurated in the districts by the ministers.

Sportspersons including shuttlers Saina Nehwal, P V Sindhu, P Kashyap, RMV Gurusaidutt, Jwala Gutta, chief national coach P Gopichand, shooter Gagan Narang, all Commonwealth Games medalists, were given away cash awards on the occasion.

As per a policy decision, he gave away Rs 50 lakh for gold medalists, Rs 25 lakh for silver medalists, Rs 15 lakh for bronze medalists and also badminton coaches Gopichand and SM Arif.

Telangana youth, M Purna and Anand Kumar, who created a record by climbing Mount Everest, were also given cash awards.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / PTI / August 15th, 2015