Congress MLA Rajanna questions enforceability of RSS event ban in public places
Tumakuru (PTI): Ruling Congress MLA K N Rajanna on Saturday expressed doubts over the success of banning RSS activities in public places and government schools and colleges.
He sought to know whether the government would require Muslims to get permission for performing 'namaz' (prayers) on roads.
The MLA, who was sacked from the ministerial post a few months ago, said only those rules which can be implemented, should be made.
Reacting to the state government's decision to prohibit any event without prior permission in government institutions and public places, he said he would see how far the rule will be implemented.
Noting that the order was based on Minister Priyank Kharge's letter, Rajanna said the Minister has only stated that the RSS can hold its event in public places after obtaining permission but never suggested a total ban.
"We have to see to what extent it can be implemented," the MLA said.
"Now, we have Idgah. They (Muslims) offer Namaz on the road only. Do they take permission? Or will they listen if they are told to get permission first?" Rajanna said.
The MLA said only those laws should be formulated which can be implemented, otherwise they will remain only in the books.
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CM Revanth Reddy slams PM Modi over petrol, diesel price hike, seeks immediate rollback
Hyderabad (PTI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday demanded that the Centre roll back the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices, saying the move will adversely impact many sectors.
In a post on X, Reddy termed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s decision to increase prices of petroleum products as "unjustifiable".
He said that citing the US-Iran war as an excuse to raise petrol and diesel prices does nothing but break the backbone of the common man.
Reddy claimed that before the recent elections in four states and one Union Territory, the PM Modi government repeatedly stated that “petroleum product prices will not be increased.
Yet, less than ten days after the election results, prices were raised by more than Rs 3. This amounts to betraying the people's trust. People believe Modi "lies" merely for votes and electoral victories. This is a betrayal of public trust. I demand that the central government immediately roll back the increased petrol and diesel prices,” Reddy slammed the PM.
According to him, due to the central government’s inefficient administration and ill-conceived policies, the country’s economy has weakened and 'Atmanirbhar' has proven to be merely a slogan to garner votes rather than a policy that delivered results.
"Small and medium-scale industries have suffered. A situation has emerged where there is no guarantee of employment for the youth. The promise of doubling farmers’ incomes has remained only a promise. Over the past ten years, the value of the rupee has been steadily declining, and now that decline has reached its peak," he said.
Reddy sought to know how the Modi government could justify the decision while proudly claiming that it had made India the world’s third-largest economy.
