Free power for Ganesh pandals that obtain prior permission: CM Revanth
Officials were instructed to establish coordination committees in every area
By Newsmeter Network Published on 30 Aug 2024 3:03 AM GMT
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today announced free power for Ganesh pandals that obtain prior permission.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 7.
Officials were instructed to establish coordination committees in every area.
During a meeting held to review the arrangements for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, he said that the conduct of Ganesh Chaturthi festivities should enhance the reputation of Hyderabad, which is always known for peace and communal harmony.
He said there should be close coordination between the government and the organizers of pandals for the smooth conduct of the festivities. The government has no objection to providing free electricity to Ganesh pandals. Officials were directed to review applications and ensure the provision of free electricity.
Responding positively to a request made by the leaders of Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti, he said that free power supply would be provided to pandals that obtain prior permission. However, he warned of action if power is consumed illegally. He suggested preparing area-wise plans for the immersion of Ganesh idols after the conclusion of the nine-day festivities.
The CM also asked officials to draw up an action plan vis-a-vis celebrations of the merger of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad under Nizam rule with the Indian Union on September 17.
The Ganesh Utsav Samiti leaders expressed happiness over the CM reviewing the arrangements for the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Milad-un-Nabi procession in Hyderabad postponed:
The representatives of the Milad-un-Nabi committee on Thursday agreed to organize the processions on September 19 following a request by the Telangana government.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy held a meeting Thursday night regarding the arrangements for the Milad-un-Nabi procession and the issue of immersion of Ganesh idols on September 17, an official statement said.
The chief minister suggested the Milad committee members consider the possibility of postponing the Milad-un-Nabi procession.
State ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and D Sridhar Babu, AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, and the Milad committee members discussed the matter and responded positively to the government's request to defer the procession.
The members of the Milad-un-Nabi Committee said that the 1499th birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad will be held on September 19.
