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  • Woman died by jumping into lake with two daughters

    Woman died by jumping into lake with two daughters

    Amaravati (IANS). A woman committed suicide by jumping into a lake along with her two daughters in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Sunday.

    According to the police, the incident took place near Gaddampalli Tanda in Mudigubba mandal.

    The woman jumped from the dam into the lake with her children. On the information of the local people, the police reached the spot and after a thorough search, their bodies were taken out and sent for autopsy.

    The deceased were identified as Sukanya (35) and her daughters Devyani (10) and Jasmita (9). The family was a resident of Mudigubba Mandal Headquarters.

    Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that the woman and her daughters took the extreme step due to domestic problems. Sukanya’s husband Gangadhar often used to beat her. After a heated argument between the two, she left the house with both the daughters.

    Police has registered the case and started investigation.

  • Why Supreme Court stayed sedition case against YSR Congress rebel MP and news channels

    Why Supreme Court stayed sedition case against YSR Congress rebel MP and news channels

    Amaravati (IANS) | The sedition charge against a rebel MP of the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh is the best example of why the state registered the highest number of cases in the country under section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2021. .

    According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Andhra Pradesh tops the list of states with highest number of sedition cases in 2021.

    The southern state registered 29 sedition cases out of a total of 76 registered in the country during that year. Manipur and Nagaland were second with seven cases each.

    Andhra Pradesh is among the five states with the highest number of sedition cases between 2014 and 2021. The state recorded 32 cases during this period.

    NCRB data shows that only three cases of sedition were registered in the state from 2014 to 2018. No cases under section 124A of IPC were registered in the state in 2019 and 2020.

    The YSRCP government led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has come under fire for leveling sedition charges against political opponents, critics and even media organisations.

    Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu says the sedition case is part of the Jagan government’s autocratic strategy to silence all dissenting voices in the state.

    The cases registered in 2021 include one against rebel MP Raghu Rama Krishna Raju of the ruling party for his remarks against Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Two Telugu news channels were also booked for sedition for airing the MP’s views.

    The CID registered sections 124(A) (sedition), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc.), 505 (causing public mischief) against Raju, a Lok Sabha member from Narasapuram. A case was registered under 120B (criminal conspiracy).

    According to the CID, there was information against Raju that he was involved in hate speeches against certain communities and promoting disaffection against the government.

    A preliminary inquiry was ordered by ADG CID PV Sunil Kumar IPS. It was found that Raju was involved in a systematic, planned effort to create tension between communities through his speeches and attacks on various government dignitaries in a manner that would cause harm. The CID had said, they have faith in the government they represent. There is also hate speech against communities and social groups, which was used in the conspiracy to promote social and public order disturbances.

    Raju was arrested from his residence in Hyderabad on May 14, 2021 and was transferred to the regional office of the CID in Guntur the same day.

    The MP who underwent heart bypass surgery approached the Supreme Court alleging that he was tortured in police custody.

    However, the state government had rejected the allegation of police torture and defended its action of registering an FIR against the MP.

    The State Government said, this is not a one-time slip or error of judgment, but the statement (by Raju) was made deliberately in furtherance of the design and conspiracy hatched by several persons including the petitioner to create unrest on the basis of caste and religion. People are divided and given. In doing so, Raju abused his authority and attempted to create enmity between different sections of citizens and incite discontent against the government.

    The affidavit further states that being a Member of Parliament does not confer any immunity on the petitioner. On the contrary, being an elected representative to the Lok Sabha, the petitioner has a high degree of responsibility.

    In his petition, Raju claimed that his right to criticize the government is part of his fundamental right to freedom of expression. But the state government argued that such authority cannot be extended to create a situation where public order is disturbed.

    The state government said the arrest was not a sudden reaction. The words and actions of the petitioner MP were manifesting in actual violence across the state. Then the state decided to register an FIR.

    The Supreme Court later granted bail to Raju, noting that his medical examination reports indicated that he may have been ill-treated in custody. The court had also asked him to cooperate in the investigation.

    The action against the MP came after he openly criticized the government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis and also sought cancellation of the bail granted to Jagan Mohan Reddy in a corruption case.

    The MP alleged that a case has been registered against him in a spirit of revenge.

    Raju wonders how a sedition case can be filed against him for speaking out against the government’s misrule and corruption.

    He said that the Supreme Court has already said that the section related to sedition is useless and should be scrapped.

  • There are 408 criminal cases registered against YSRCP MLAs, MPs: Chandrababu Naidu

    There are 408 criminal cases registered against YSRCP MLAs, MPs: Chandrababu Naidu

    Amaravati (IANS) | Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that there are 408 criminal cases registered against YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLAs and MPs. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president said 31 criminal cases were pending against Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alone. Of these, 11 are CBI and 9 are ED investigations.

    CM Chandrababu Naidu tweeted from his Twitter account that after YSRCP came to power, the government’s legal expenses have increased by 70 percent. The CM asked how can justice be expected from the criminals?

    Meanwhile, noted filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma reacted to Naidu’s statement. Verma reminded Naidu that the cases against Jagan Mohan Reddy were registered before he became the chief minister.

    Taking a jibe at the former CM, Verma said that despite these cases people gave Jagan a massive victory. And there is not a single case against you and no one wanted you as CM, right sir? what about that sir? He also challenged the TDP chief to a discussion on RGV Nizam channel.

    –IANS

  • Supreme Court refuses to stay HC’s order on R5 Zone of Amaravati

    Supreme Court refuses to stay HC’s order on R5 Zone of Amaravati

    NEW DELHI: While paving the way for the Andhra Pradesh government to allot house sites to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in R5 Zone of the Amaravati capital region, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said land pattas would be subject to the outcome of writs pending in the High Court. A bench headed by Justice KM Joseph said persons to whom patta would be granted under the EWS scheme, which is subject matter to the writ, would not be entitled to plead any special equity in case the verdict goes against them.

    “After hearing the parties, we are of the view that we have to modify the impugned order and direct that pattas issued to the EWS housing sector will be subject to the orders and decisions to be rendered in the writ petitions which have been filed. Accordingly, we direct the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), while issuing pattas, shall make it clear that it would be subject to the pleas pending in the HC. We also make it clear that persons to whom patta is granted under EWS scheme and which is the subject matter of writ will not be entitled to plead any special equities in case the verdict goes against them,” the bench said.

    The plea was filed against the high court’s May 5 order in which it had declined to pass interim orders for staying the March 21 notification and GO dated March 31, 2023. The AP government by way of the March 21 notification had modified the masterplan for the Amaravati capital city, according to which certain land was allocated towards providing housing to the poor. Consequently, vide the impugned GO, certain lands which form a part of the land pooled from various farmers for the development of the Amaravati Capital City in 2015, have been allotted for the development of EWS house sites.

    The plea had alleged that the impugned GO, which allowed for amendment of the original masterplan, was in violation of the judgment of the full bench of the High Court in the Amaravati capital matter dated March 3, 2022.

    It was also contended in the plea that the impugned GO gave away a piece of land in the capital territory for EWS housing, while it was meant for the creation of an Electronic City as per the Notified Master Plan issued in 2016 and as contemplated under the Development Agreement/LPS (land pooling scheme) between the Amaravati farmers and the State.

    On the other hand, Senior Advocate AM Singhvi for the State contended that the matter did not violate the capital judgment. He also argued that the land was sought to be allocated to EWS in accordance with Section 53(1)(d) of the APCRDA Act.

  • Andhra High Court sets aside government order to curb meetings

    Andhra High Court sets aside government order to curb meetings

    Amaravati (IANS) | The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Friday quashed the state government’s order banning public meetings on the roads in the state. Hearing a batch of petitions filed by leaders of various opposition parties, the High Court struck down the order. It was observed that the Government order can be detrimental to the fundamental rights.

    A division bench of Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice DVS Somayajulu had reserved the order on January 24 and pronounced the verdict on Friday.

    On January 2, 2023, government order (GO) number one was issued, citing public safety, public meetings on the streets were banned.

    CPI state secretary Ramakrishna filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the GO. He alleged that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government issued the GO to suppress the voice of the opposition. He argued that such restrictions were not imposed even during the British rule.

    The High Court had issued an interim order on January 12 suspending the GO till January 23. It was found that the GO is prima facie in violation of Section 30 of the Police Act.

    However, the state government had moved the Supreme Court challenging the stay order passed by the vacation bench. It argued that the vacation bench cannot take up the PIL for hearing.

    The government clarified that the GO does not prohibit any public gathering, but only regulates such meetings by making prior permission mandatory in view of the recent stampede incidents.

    On April 24, the Supreme Court directed a division bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court to expedite the hearing on Geo. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had suggested that the High Court deliver the final verdict at the earliest.

    The mandate was issued in the wake of a stampede during TDP president and former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s roadshow at Kandukur in Nellore district on December 28, 2022. Eight people including two women were killed in the incident.

    The directions were issued under the Police Act, 1861, which regulates the conduct of gatherings and processions on public roads and public streets.

    The government asked the concerned authorities to keep in mind the possibility of a repeat of the Kandukur incident, while considering any application under Section 30 of the Police Act, 1861, for holding public meetings in public roads and streets.

    –IANS

  • Pawan Kalyan reached Delhi, will meet big leaders of BJP

    Pawan Kalyan reached Delhi, will meet big leaders of BJP

    Amaravati (IANS)| Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan is in Delhi to discuss Telangana politics with BJP leaders. Jana Sena Party (JSP) leaders, who were on a tour of Udaipur, reached the national capital on Sunday night. JSP Political Affairs Committee President Nadendla Manohar has also joined Pawan Kalyan in Delhi.

    Pawan’s visit to Delhi assumes significance in view of the recent political developments in Andhra Pradesh and his unhappiness with the state leadership of the BJP.

    The visit is also significant because his suggestion of a broad front to oust the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) from power did not elicit a response from the BJP.

    Pawan Kalyan’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President J.P. Nadda and other central leaders of the party are likely to meet.

    They are likely to discuss their strategy for next year’s assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh.

    The BJP may also rope in Pawan Kalyan to campaign for the party in the Telugu-speaking regions of Karnataka, where assembly elections are due next month.

    The BJP leader is also likely to discuss with Pawan the possibility of an alliance for the Telangana assembly elections to be held later this year.

    Pawan had said a few months ago that he was waiting for the BJP’s roadmap to oust the YSRCP from power. He is reportedly keen to join hands with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and wants the BJP to accept his suggestion of a three-party alliance to defeat the YSRCP in next year’s assembly elections.

    In recent months, Pawan has supported TDP President and former Chief Minister N. Met Chandrababu Naidu twice.

    After a gap of eight years, Pawan Kalyan had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November last year when Modi visited Visakhapatnam.

    Pawan Kalyan supported the TDP-BJP alliance in the 2014 state assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The Jana Sena did not contest the elections, but the actor campaigned for the alliance and addressed a few public meetings along with Modi and Chandrababu Naidu.

    –IANS