CM: Cong govt fulfilled 5 guarantees in 15 months

Shimla: The Congress govt in Himachal Pradesh implemented five of its pre-poll guarantees within 15 months and the remaining commitments were being fulfilled in a phased manner, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday.Sukhu said a state-level function would be held at Luhnu Ground in Bilaspur on Wednesday to mark the completion of two years of Congress govt. The CM said the two-year tenure of the Cong govt was of progress and fulfilment of promises, as several ambitious schemes and programmes were initiated for the welfare and development of people. He added the state govt remained steadfast in its commitment to safeguard the interests of people, ensure their upliftment, and work with the same dedication and vision.Sukhu mentioned that Wednesday’s event would be organised under the theme ‘Atmanirbhar Himachal through Vyavastha Parivartan’, and expressed his gratitude to the people for supporting the cause of ‘Vyavastha Parivartan’. The CM asked the people to participate enthusiastically in celebrations and continue to support the govt in coming years.The state govt is going to launch six new schemes on Wednesday aimed at transforming the lives of people and developing the state, making it a self-reliant and most prosperous state, he said. Sukhu added these schemes would reflect their dedication to addressing the needs of citizens and building a prosperous future for Himachal. TNN

Govt not fulfilling promises to minorities: SDPI

The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) launched the 'Chalo Belagavi Ambedkar Jatha-2' on Monday from Udupi, demanding social justice and the restoration of the 2B reservation for minorities. The march, traversing several districts before culminating in Belagavi on December 16, aims to pressure the Congress government to fulfill its pre-election promises.

Govt plans to develop townships for MIG, HIG people

The Andhra Pradesh government is initiating the development of separate townships with advanced infrastructure for middle and high-income groups. Urban development authorities have been tasked with identifying land and preparing layouts, starting with Kurnool, Ananthapuram-Hindupuram, and Kadapa. Joint collectors will research housing models from other states, while local bodies will focus on essential infrastructure like roads, water, and electricity.

Karnataka govt declares holiday on Wednesday for SM Krishna's last rites; 3 days of state mourning announces

Karnataka declared three days of mourning for former CM and External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, who passed away. A state holiday is scheduled for Wednesday, with flags at half-mast. No official functions or entertainment will occur during this period. Krishna will receive full state honors at his funeral in Maddur on Wednesday afternoon.

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