TDP seeks Speaker's chair and cabinet berths in Modi 3.0 government
New Delhi: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu has made it clear that he intends to play a significant role in the Modi 3.0 government. Attending the NDA meeting in Delhi, Naidu made clear his party's aspirations by being seated alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With 16 MPs, TDP stands as the second-largest party in the NDA.
Naidu has put forth a list of demands to the BJP leadership, including the coveted position of Lok Sabha Speaker and at least five ministerial portfolios for the regional party. The Speaker's chair holds substantial power and influence, particularly crucial in scenarios of a hung Parliament. Notably, a TDP member highlighted their interest in ministries such as rural development, housing and urban affairs, ports & shipping, road transport & highways, and Jal Shakti.
These demands align closely with TDP's vision for the development of Andhra Pradesh, especially in areas like the completion of the Amaravati capital project, rural infrastructure development, and the advancement of industrial corridors in the state. However, potential conflicts of interest, particularly concerning river water disputes with neighboring states, may influence portfolio considerations.
Meanwhile, speculations loom over the next Chief Minister of Odisha, with names like Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP Vice President Baijayant Panda, and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi being circulated.
In another political development, the INDIA bloc leaders have resolved to remain in opposition, vowing to continue their fight against what they term as the BJP's "fascist rule," with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge emphasizing their commitment to respecting the people's desires.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
