Hyderabad, June 4 (RAHNUMA): Government Advisor K. Keshavarao has clarified that the primary objective of the Congress government is to ensure justice for all activists, who participated directly or indirectly in the movement for the achievement of a separate Telangana state.
An all-party meeting was held at the Secretariat on Thursday with the committee constituted under the chairmanship of K. Keshavarao, aimed at ensuring recognition and respect for Telangana activists.
Later, speaking to the media, Keshava Rao, along with Committee Members, including Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, MLCs Kodandaram and Addanki Dayakar, Ramulu Nayak and Shoban Reddy, said that the State government had constituted a committee to identify the activists of the Telangana movement.
An all-party meeting was convened for this purpose. The meeting was held with the recognised political parties, specifically those associated with the movement to facilitate the identification of activists.
“Suggestions and recommendations were solicited regarding their expectations and viewpoints. We will also invite and hold discussions with student unions, advocates, doctors, journalists and other individuals associated with the movement. The primary objective of this initiative is the identification of the movement’s activists. Measures are being undertaken to identify the first-generation activists of the movement,” he said.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the committee, established by the Congress government to identify activists of the Telangana movement, has invited representatives from all political parties, with two members from each party.
“In addition to political parties, we will also invite and hold consultations with employees, students, journalists, and lawyers. We are committed to ensuring justice for all those who suffered injuries or sustained losses across various sectors. We will recognise and honour poets, artists, and everyone else who contributed to the realisation of the state of Telangana,” he said.
The Minister stated that the committee’s office will be inaugurated at the Martyrs’ Memorial Stupam soon.
“The government has solicited suggestions from all stakeholders regarding how best to honour and recognise the activists of the Telangana movement. We will accept advice and suggestions that transcend political lines, and we will receive representations both online and offline,” he said.
MLC Kodandaram stated that activists are appealing for support, noting that they had sacrificed the valuable time of their youth during the Telangana movement. He mentioned that various Joint Action Committees (JACs) representing these activists exist, and affirmed that they would meet with all of them.
Furthermore, MLC Kodandaram clarified that JACs representing all universities also exist, and that they would hold meetings with them as well.
