Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the construction of a temple at Hare Krishna Gokula Kshetram in Kolanukonda. He offered prayers and participated in the ‘Ananta Sesha Sthpana’ (ritual) for Sri Venkateswara temple. The temple is being built with `150 crore. Akshaya Patra launched an initiative to ensure that no one within a 10 km of Lord Krishna Temple goes hungry. The movement has fed 400 crore people in the last 23 years. Naidu praised the Hare Krishna Movement for its contributions in building temples and preserving culture. He acknowledged the efforts of Madhu Pandit Dasa, Satya Goura Chandra Dasa, and a few IIT graduates, in preserving Indian culture and traditions. Naidu called for the support and cooperation of all in achieving a poverty-free society and emphasised the importance of family systems in preserving cultural heritage. Former Chief Justice of India Nutalapati Venkata Ramana expressed his pleasure at the construction of the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kolanukonda. Akshaya Patra International President Madhu Pandit Dasa praised the Chief Minister and Justice Ramana for their roles in the auspicious event. Industrialists Penmatsa Srinivasa Raju and Yalamanchili Krishna, besides the Sakku Group each donated Rs. 1 crore to the Hare Krishna Movement’s Annadanam programme.
Meanwhile, Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao accused YSRCP leaders of being involved in land scams in Visakhapatnam. He stated that a list of YSRCP leaders, including former MLAs, former Ministers, and in-charges, will be prepared and action will be taken against them. The Chief Minister has given strict instructions to initiate action against the culprits and help the victims. Mr. Srinivasa Rao also alleged the involvement of government officials in the land irregularities. He mentioned that an inquiry will be conducted into all the irregularities. The TDP senior leader claimed that the YSRCP is spreading false propaganda against the 'Thalli Ki Vandanam' program by circulating a fake G.O. on social media. He highlighted the completion of 98% of land acquisition for the Bhogapuram airport project during the TDP's tenure and accused the YSRCP of neglecting the project after coming to power. Mr. Srinivasa Rao stated that the government will prioritize resolving the Panchagramala issue and getting pending infrastructure projects in Visakhapatnam back on track. Changes will be made to the Bhogapuram-Visakhapatnam Masterplan, which was designed to favor YSRCP leaders according to the MLA.
In another development, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy chaired a meeting with collectors and other officials at the Secretariat in Hyderabad. The meeting, held on July 16, 2024, aimed to discuss undisclosed matters. A photo of the meeting was published on the Social News XYZ website, which covers various topics including politics, movies, technology, and sports news. The website was established in 2015 and is owned by AGK FIRE INC. [d1d30b23]
The Kanwar Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage of devotees of Lord Shiva, is scheduled to begin on July 22. The Kanwariyas in Muzzafarnagar, UP welcomed the display nameplate order on July 20. They appreciated the decision to display the owner's name in shops and called it a 'very good' move. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has voiced strong criticism over the Uttar Pradesh government's directive and urged leaders to prioritize development over divisive issues. [7f216e35]