Centre using I-T dept to threaten us, alleges AP CM
Amaravati (AP), Oct 15: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Monday accused the Centre of using Income Tax raids to threaten the state for demanding its rights and said it was not right to adopt a 'vengeful' attitude.
In his weekly teleconference with top bureaucrats and public representatives on "Neeru-Pragati" (water and progress) where he shared his views on various issues, he also turned philosophical, saying only dharma, justice and good work would remain permanent.
His charge against the Centre comes days after the Income Tax department conducted searches at the premises of ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Rajya Sabha member CM Ramesh in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on October 12.
We are able to handle the Nature, but we are unable to handle politics. On one hand, the state is faced with problems caused by the bifurcation and on the other hand, natural calamities surrounded us. We have been overcoming them with a determination, he said referring to the devastation caused by severe cyclone Titli last week.
In a veiled attack on the Congress and BJP, he said while one national party (Congress) meted out 'injustice' to the state then (through bifurcation to create Telangana), another national party (BJP) was rendering injustice now through non-cooperation, the Chief Minister said.
"They (the Centre) are attacking us when we are demanding our rights. They are threatening us by conducting Income Tax raids. This is not democratic spirit," Naidu, who quit the NDA over the special category status demand, charged.
One should compete in development and resolving peoples problems but it was not right to adopt a vengeful attitude, he said.
Ultimately, only dharma, justice and the good work (we do) will remain permanent, the chief minister said.
Noting that the state could make effective use of latest technology in assessing the exact landfall of the severe cyclone Titli, the Chief Minister said it helped in minimising the loss of lives.
He also lectured officials on the need to build leadership qualities and the capability to overcome crises.
People should feel that officials were here to render social service and not merely to collect salaries, the Chief Minister told the officials.
He directed them to work tirelessly till normalcy was fully restored in the cyclone-hit areas.
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Blackout in Jammu, Kishtwar after drone attacks from Pak, threats neutralised by Indian forces
Srinagar: A complete blackout was reported in Jammu and Kishtwar districts on Thursday night following loud explosions that created panic across the region. The disruption came after Pakistan reportedly launched loitering munitions towards Jammu, prompting action from Indian Air Defence units.
According to official sources, Indian forces successfully intercepted and shot down a total of eight drones that had intruded into Indian airspace. These drones, suspected to be weaponised loitering munitions, were neutralised before they could cause any damage.
Sirens were heard across Kishtwar district during the night as a precautionary measure, and residents remained indoors amid the tense situation. The blackout in both Jammu and Kishtwar was carried out as part of standard protocol to avoid visibility for aerial threats during possible attacks.
The attempted drone attack follows India’s successful execution of Operation Sindoor earlier this week, in which nine terror infrastructure sites deep inside Pakistan were destroyed in a coordinated precision strike. In retaliation, Pakistan reportedly tried to target multiple Indian military locations, including installations in Amritsar. However, all such attempts were thwarted by Indian defences, officials confirmed.
Pakistan has targeted Jammu.. A complete blackout has been enforced in Akhnoor of Jammu Division; sirens are being heard.#IndiaPakistanWar #OperationSindoor #OperationSindoor2#JusticeIsServedJaiHind#PehalgamTerroristAttack#AirDifence #AirWar #DroneAttack#AttackOnPakistan pic.twitter.com/AaLVNMGb41
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#BREAKING: Jammu at present is under attack. Drones across the night sky. Blackout has happened across the city. Indian forces neutralising the threat. pic.twitter.com/lvUxq5Opgv
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