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Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi to discuss state issues

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 17th to discuss various issues pertaining to his state.

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New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 17th to discuss various issues pertaining to his state. During his meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr Reddy sought his attention towards several bilateral issues that remain unresolved between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Mr Reddy reminded the Prime Minister about a committee headed by the union finance secretary, which was constituted to resolve the issues mentioned in the Andhra Pradesh Repartition Act. He stated that although the committee has already had several rounds of discussions, some issues still remain unresolved.

The Chief Minister requested the Prime Minister’s intervention to expedite work on several issues that are pending even nine years after the bifurcation of the state. He appealed for the release of ₹ 36,625 crore pending under the resource gap funding for the financial year 2014-15 and demanded its immediate release. Mr Reddy also asked for the debt ceiling of ₹ 42,472 crore to be enhanced, which was provided in 2021-22 and reduced by ₹ 17,923 crore during the Covid pandemic.

Moreover, Chief Minister Reddy urged PM Modi to sanction ₹ 10,000 crore in an ad hoc manner to advance the Polavaram project rapidly, besides immediately approving ₹ 55,548 crore for the same project as estimated by the Technical Advisory Committee, including treating the drinking water supply component as a part of it. He appealed to PM Modi to accept the Technical Advisory Committee’s revised estimates of ₹ 55,548 crore on the Polavaram Project, treat the drinking water supply component as its part and parcel, and release ₹ 10,000 crore immediately on an ad hoc basis to expedite the construction.

Mr Reddy also called for a speedy release of dues from the Telangana government, especially the outstanding amount of ₹ 7,058 crore from the neighboring state’s DISCOMS to APGENCO for the power supplied between 2014 and 2017. Additionally, he demanded that unused ration stocks be allotted to Andhra Pradesh to compensate for the financial burden of ₹ 5,527 crore incurred due to the faulty selection of beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act.

Apart from these demands, Mr Reddy also requested PM Modi to grant permission for 12 medical colleges in the state for which clearances were pending, allot required mines to APMDC to cater to the raw material needs of the steel plant in YSR Kadapa district, and grant special status to Andhra Pradesh as promised by the Centre in Parliament.

In his memorandum to the Prime Minister, Mr Reddy emphasized that delays in resolving these issues would result in an increase in the cost of the projects. Therefore, he urged PM Modi to expedite the resolution of these issues to benefit the people of Andhra Pradesh.

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Banjara Community Blocks Roads and Burns Tires in Outrage

Anti-reservation protests of Banjara community took place in different parts of the state on Tuesday. The anger of the Banjara community erupted in several Tandas of Kunchenahalli and Bagalkote in Shimoga taluk.

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Shivamogga: Banjara community anti-reservation protests were held in different parts of the state on Tuesday. The anger of the Banjara community erupted in several Tandas of Kunchenahalli and Bagalkote in Shivamogga taluk.

The protestors of Banjara community blocked the road and set tires on fire in Shivamogga’s Kunchenahalli. Although the government has clarified that the Justice Sadashiva Report Commission has not been fully implemented, the anger of the Banjara community has not subsided.

The protestors who blocked the road in Kunchenahalli set fire to tires and shouted slogans against the government. Vehicular traffic on the highway was completely disrupted due to the protest by blocking the road on the Shivamogga-Shikaripur state highway and setting tires on fire in the middle of the road. Hundreds of vehicles lined up on both sides of the road. After the police visited the place and talked to the protestors and persuaded them, the villagers stopped the protest.

Protest across Bagalkote district:

The Banjara community protested at various places across Bagalkote district and expressed their anger against the reduction of internal reservation quota.

Vigorous protests were held in Sunaga Tanda of Balagi taluk, Muchakhandi Tanda of Bagalkota taluk, Aminagada Tanda of Hunagunda taluk, Kamtagi Tanda, Achanur Tanda, Neelanagar Tanda, Lavaleshwar Tanda, Jadramanakunte, Shiraguppi Tanda and other places. Protesters shouted slogans of defiance as they pulled down BJP flags that were tied on houses and electricity poles.

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Indian Government Extends Deadline for Linking PAN with Aadhaar

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The Indian government’s recent decision to extend the deadline for linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar card is a significant move that impacts taxpayers across the country. The new deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar has been extended to June 30, 2023, as announced by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Here are some key points to consider in this regard:

Importance of linking PAN with Aadhaar: Linking PAN with Aadhaar is a crucial step towards curbing tax evasion and ensuring transparency in financial transactions. It helps to establish the identity of the taxpayer and ensure that their tax records are accurate and up-to-date.

Deadline extension: The recent decision by the government to extend the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar is a relief for taxpayers who were struggling to meet the previous deadline. This extension provides more time for taxpayers to complete the linking process without any undue pressure.

Consequences of non-compliance: Failure to link PAN with Aadhaar can lead to the inactivation of the PAN card. This means that the taxpayer will not be able to use the PAN for filing tax returns, opening bank accounts, or conducting any financial transactions that require PAN authentication.

Notification: The CBDT has announced that a notification will be issued separately to provide more information about the new deadline and the linking process. Taxpayers are advised to stay updated with the latest announcements and comply with the linking requirement to avoid any penalties or legal consequences.

Simplified process: The government has made the process of linking PAN with Aadhaar much simpler in recent years, with the introduction of an online facility for the same. Taxpayers can link their PAN with Aadhaar through the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal or through the UIDAI website. The process is straightforward and can be completed in a few easy steps.

In conclusion, the extension of the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar is a welcome move that provides relief to taxpayers across the country. Taxpayers are advised to take advantage of this extended deadline and complete the linking process as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience or legal consequences.

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Hassan: Protest against Quran recitation; Lathi charge on Hindu activists

Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad workers were protesting against the recitation of Quran in Belur of Hassan district when there was a scuffle between the two communities and to control the situation…

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Hassan: When Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad workers were protesting against Quran recitation in Belur of Hassan district, there was a scuffle between the two communities and the police resorted to baton charge to control the situation.

Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Vidhu Parishad workers staged a protest in the city demanding the cancellation of Quran recitation during Belur Channakesava Rathotsava. They protested by blocking the road. At this time, a young man from the Muslim community who came on a bike shouted the slogan of Quran Zindabad.

Infuriated by this, the Bajrang Dal activists took the young man to task. An argument took place between the protestors and the youth. Bajrang Dal activists chased the youth. The police resorted to lathi charge to control the situation. Also, the youth has been taken into custody and is being interrogated. However, there is a tense atmosphere in the place.

Hindu activists staged a protest and submitted a petition to the Tehsildar demanding that Quran should not be recited in the Hindu religious fair. The authorities have demanded that an order be issued by April 3 in this regard.

Last year, amid opposition from Hindu activists, recitation of the Quran was held at the Channakeshava fair. However, Hindu activists claim that recitation of the Quran before Hindu gods was forcibly added in 1932.

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