Warangal: The numerous welfare schemes introduced by the TRS government have reaped good results in the past four years building hope of Bangaru Telangana, said Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam Srihari on Saturday.
The Telangana state formation day was celebrated on a large scale in erstwhile Warangal district. Mr Srihari, along with Chief Secretary S.K. Joshi paid floral homage at the martyrs’ memorial in adalat circle and later, the Deputy CM unfurled the National Flag at the police Parade Ground in Hanamkonda.
Speaking on the occasion, he said Telangana state is beholden to the people who fought and sacrificed their lives for statehood. He said after its formation, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has set it on the path of ‘Bangaru Telangana’.
“Even though it has been just four years since its formation, Telangana state has already taken the top position in terms of development in the country. Agriculture, electricity, education, health, irrigation, IT, industries department have created several records. The face of the situation of agriculture has completely been changed. The welfare schemes being implemented in the state are being closely observed globally. These welfare schemes are never heard of,” he noted.
Mr took part in the celebrations at Warangal Rural district. He said Telangana state stands as the model for all the states in the country. “Some of the neighbouring states getting ready to implement schemes of Telangana is proof that the state has been inspiring others. The state also received several awards,” he said.
Tribal welfare and tourism minister A. Chandulal felicitated the Telangana freedom fighters at Mahbubabad.
Assembly Speaker S. Madhusudhana Chary garlanded the statue of Prof K. Jayashankar at Bhupalapalli.
The celebrations went on unmindful of the pouring rain, be it the police parade or the cultural performances, the mood was upbeat.
Meanwhile, Mr Joshi and Warangal Urban district collector Amrapali Kata were criticised by netizens for not saluting the National Flag while the National Anthem was being played after hoisting of the Tricolour during the Formation Day celebrations.
Videos and photos of Mr Joshi and Ms Kata standing without saluting the flag were circulated on WhatsApp and Facebook.
Mr Joshi hoisted the Tricolour at the celebrations of Warangal Rural district at JNS Grounds as the chief guest while Ms Kata attended the celebrations at Police Parade Grounds in Hanamkonda where Mr Srihari was the chief guest.
However, the I&PR department officials clarified in a WhatsApp group that it was not required for the officials to salute the flag and they can stand at attention, according to Flag Code of India, 2002, Part-III 3.31 of Section VI.
