Vijayawada, April 23: Union Minister Bhupatiraju Srinivasa Varma on Thursday felicitated Uppalapati Srinivasaraju, BJP State Office Secretary, on his election as a member of the Andhra Pradesh Bar Council, at the BJP State office in Vijayawada.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister expressed confidence that Uppalapati Srinivasaraju would render exemplary service in the interests of advocates' welfare and the preservation of professional values in his capacity as a Bar Council member. He expressed hope that the latter would play a pivotal role in addressing the issues and grievances faced by the legal fraternity.

The Minister observed that it was commendable that Srinivasaraju had been accorded the opportunity to serve on a prestigious platform such as the Bar Council, and called upon him to work effectively for the protection of advocates' rights and welfare.

Among those who participated in the programme were BJP State General Secretary Nagotu Ramesh Naidu, State Spokesperson Sheikh Baji, Media Department State Coordinator Kilaru Dilip, and NTR District President Adduri Sriram, among others.

Vijayawada, April 17: The Central government is taking concrete steps towards the liberation and social development of Denotified Tribes (DNTs), with a firm commitment to erasing the colonial-era criminal stigma attached to these communities and mainstreaming them into society, said DNT Board members Praveen Guge and Bharat Bhai Patni on Friday.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP State office here, they said the SEED scheme would play a pivotal role in the development of approximately 80 lakh DNT community members in Andhra Pradesh. They expressed concern over the inordinate delays in the issuance of DNT certificates in the State.

The DNT Board members suggested that the Gujarat model be replicated in Andhra Pradesh, with the process of issuing certificates being expedited through District Collectors. They demanded that welfare schemes be extended to all communities identified by the Idate Commission and called for the immediate constitution of a dedicated DNT Development Board in the State.

They also urged the State government to go beyond issuing house pattas on paper and ensure that land is physically handed over to beneficiaries without further delay. They indicated that these issues would be taken up directly with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the State Chief Secretary.

The BJP leaders announced that a special event, 'Vimukta Dinotsavam', would be organised exclusively for DNT communities. They assured that the BJP OBC Morcha would stand firmly behind these communities at the district level in safeguarding their rights.

Among those present at the event were OBC Morcha State president Rongala Gopi Srinivas, former NTDNTDT convener Arabolu Chandrashekhar, leaders Annapureddy Venkat and Gorantla Srinivas, BJP State media in-charge Kilaru Dilip, OBC Coastal Andhra zonal in-charge Tullimilli Ramakrishna Yadav, and OBC State secretary Shivalalitha.

Keralam: Bhubaneswar Member of Parliament Aparajita Sarangi on Monday conducted an extensive campaign in the Kongad assembly constituency in Kerala in support of BJP candidate Dr. Renu Suresh, urging voters to back the party that she said was committed to taking the region forward on the path of development. The campaign drew a strong turnout of party leaders, workers, and local residents.

Enthusiastic Public Response

Speaking on the occasion, BJP Kongad assembly election in-charge Dr. Kilaru Dilip said the campaign event featuring Aparajita Sarangi had evoked a tremendous response from the public. He appealed to voters to elect Dr. Renu Suresh in the interest of Kongad's development, expressing confidence that the constituency was ready to embrace change.

Viksit Kongad the Goal

Dr. Dilip said the NDA was moving forward with a clear agenda of development and transparent governance for Kerala, and that bringing Kongad into the mainstream of progress was central to the alliance's vision for the constituency. He appealed to the people to support the NDA candidate in keeping with the goal of a Viksit Kongad, echoing the broader national vision articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Star Campaigner Energises Ground Workers

The presence of Aparajita Sarangi, a prominent national figure within the BJP, lent fresh energy to the party's campaign in Kongad. Party functionaries said the MP's participation had galvanised workers at the booth level and strengthened the resolve of the alliance's ground organisation ahead of polling day.