Society should stand for women, laws alone not enough for safety of women: T'gana CM
Hyderabad (PTI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday said that society should take the safety and security of women as a social responsibility, as making legislation or measures by the police would not alone be adequate to ensure their safety.
Speaking after launching 'Stand With Her' (a campaign of men standing for women) of the women's wing of Telangana Police, he said people should develop a practice of raising an objection when any incidents of trouble to women happens.
Observing that crimes against women using social media and technology, including deep fake videos, he said the state government has empowered the cyber crime wing to check such crimes.
"If Telangana is making rapid progress, there are appropriate opportunities available in government or private, corporate sectors. If they have to excel in job and livelihood opportunities, women should have safety. Making legislations and police taking measures would not be adequate. We all have to take it as a social responsibility," he said.
He said adopting an indifferent attitude and looking the other way when women face any inconvenience also amounts to encouraging the crimes in a way.
He said every youth should be a brand ambassador for women's protection in the state.
Observing that the Congress government has always been at the forefront in recognising the importance of women, he said a slew of women empowerment schemes were already launched.
He cited the examples of ration cards and 'Indiramma' houses for poor being provided in the name of women and loans to self-help groups.
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Northeast now defined by opportunity, not distance from Delhi: Radhakrishnan
Aizawl (PTI): Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday asserted that the Northeast is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the national capital, but by its proximity to new economic opportunities.
Addressing the 20th convocation of the Mizoram University (MZU) here, the Vice President noted the shift in the region's development narrative over the last decade and credited the Centre's focus on the 'Act East' policy.
He said that infrastructure milestones, such as the recently inaugurated Bairabi-Sairang railway line, alongside central schemes such as UDAN (regional connectivity) and PM-DevINE, are successfully integrating the region into the national mainstream.
Congratulating the graduating students, Radhakrishnan urged them to view themselves as the "architects of Viksit Bharat (developed India)".
He remarked that the university, situated in the scenic hills of Aizawl, stands as a testament to the transformative power of education when rooted in peace and purpose.
"The youth of the Northeast must look beyond seeking employment and instead focus on creating it," the Vice President said.
He identified tourism, bamboo-based industries, organic agriculture, handicrafts, and digital services as key sectors where the region holds a competitive global advantage.
Addressing social challenges, Radhakrishnan expressed grave concern over the "menace of drug abuse" among the youth.
He called for a disciplined and purposeful lifestyle, urging the graduating students to lead the fight against substance abuse in their communities.
He advised the responsible use of social media and urged the youth to harness digital tools for social good rather than falling prey to their distractions.
Radhakrishnan also lauded Mizoram's environmental consciousness and the university's initiative to operate substantially on solar energy.
The event was also attended by Mizoram Governor and Chief Rector of MZU, Vijay Kumar Singh, Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Vice Chancellor Professor Dibakar Chandra Deka.
