PM Modi inaugurates several development projects in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated several development projects, including 1,675 flats for residents of JJ clusters and the World Trade Centre, in Delhi.
Modi handed over the keys to eligible beneficiaries of EWS flats at Swabhiman Apartments in the Ashok Vihar area.
For every Rs 25 lakh spent on construction of a flat by the central government, the eligible beneficiaries pay less than seven per cent of the total amount, comprising Rs 1.42 lakh as a nominal contribution and Rs 30,000 for five years of maintenance.
The development push from the BJP-led central government comes ahead of assembly polls in Delhi, expected in February.
Modi also inaugurated two urban redevelopment projects -- the World Trade Centre at Nauroji Nagar and the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Type-II quarters at Sarojini Nagar.
The government said the World Trade Centre transformed the area by replacing more than 600 dilapidated quarters with state-of-the-art commercial towers, offering around 34 lakh square feet of premium commercial space with advanced amenities.
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Dalit youngsters allegedly attacked for playing 'Jai Bhim' song in Gubbi
Tumakuru: In a disturbing incident reported from Muddanahalli village in Gubbi taluk, Tumakuru district, two Dalit youngsters were allegedly assaulted for playing the song 'Jai Bhim' in their milk delivery vehicle. The accused, including a railway police officer, reportedly intercepted the vehicle, verbally abused the youngsters using caste slurs, and physically attacked them.
The complaint filed at the Gubbi Police Station identifies the accused as Chandrashekhar, a railway police officer, and another individual named Narasimhraju. The victims, identified as 19-year-old Deepu and Narasimha Murthy from Sirivara village, belong to the Dalit community. Both sustained injuries, with one suffering severe trauma to his private parts, and are currently receiving treatment at the Gubbi Public Hospital.
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on Saturday evening around 6 PM when the two victims were travelling through Muddanahalli village while playing a song praising Dr B.R. Ambedkar in their vehicle. The accused allegedly blocked their path, demanded to know their caste, used derogatory language, and threatened them not to play such songs. They then dragged the youngsters out of the vehicle and attacked them.
The Gubbi police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.
