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New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Telangana panchayat secretaries threaten mass leave over unmet demands
NALGONDA: Panchayat secretaries across Telangana have announced mass leave from Wednesday following a call by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to press for the resolution of their long-pending issues. President of the Nalgonda Panchayat Secretaries' Association, SA Qasim, stated that bills worth crores of rupees for gram panchayats have been pending for the past 18 months. He added that during the last two summers, individual secretaries incurred debts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh to ensure an uninterrupted water supply. Qasim also highlighted the tragic death of Indanpally secretary Chandramouli from Jannaram mandal in Mancherial district, attributing it to financial stress caused by unpaid dues.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BJP delays census to reduce TN's seats: CM
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday the BJP govt at the Centre delayed the census to 2027 only to undertake a delimitation exercise and reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament. Terming the move a 'betrayal,' Stalin alleged that by not opposing the BJP's plan to reduce TN's parliamentary representation, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has become an accomplice to the 'betrayal.' S talin levelled the charge after the Centre announced that the census will commence from March 1, 2027. Stalin said the census announcement was an open declaration of the BJP govt's conspiracy. "Indian Constitution mandates that delimitation must follow the first census after 2026. The BJP has now delayed the census to 2027, making their plan clear to reduce TN's parliamentary representation," he said in a social media post. Ever since the talks on delimitation commenced, Stalin has been alleging that southern states including TN are set to lose seats in the parliament while north Indian states would gain more seats. Stalin has been spearheading the demand for fair delimitation by launching a Joint Action Committee (JAC) on fair delimitation. "I had warned about this. It is now unfolding," Stalin said. Hitting out at EPS for aligning with the BJP, Stalin said, "Palaniswami is not just silent but complicit in this betrayal. It's now clear that he has surrendered to Delhi's domination." Saying TN is united on its demand of fair delimitation, Stalin demanded "clear answers from the Union govt" on the issue.
Express Tribune
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
JAC demands Rs50b for university revival
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Peshawar University has voiced strong concerns over the provincial government's persistent neglect of public universities. During an emergency meeting chaired by JAC President Dr Zakirullah Jan, the committee demanded that the 2025-26 provincial budget allocate at least Rs50 billion for higher education. This funding, the JAC stated, is critical for timely payment of salaries and pensions, restoration of research and academic activities, and ensuring universities progress on a developmental trajectory. The meeting also included presidents and general secretaries of Class III, IV, and Sanitation Staff Associations. They warned that failure to meet these demands would result in a province-wide protest movement. Under the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, the provincial government is responsible for adequate funding of the higher education sector. JAC leaders pointed out that provinces such as Punjab and Sindh have already taken this responsibility seriously and continue to provide consistent financial support to their universities. However, K-P's government has neglected this constitutional duty. Universities across the province face a severe financial crisis, causing administrative, academic, and financial challenges. Delays in salaries and pensions, halted research and development, and declining academic standards have become daily realities. The JAC also urged newly appointed vice chancellors to break their silence and demand appropriate funding from the government, warning that their silence risks the future of higher education in the province. Dr Zakirullah Jan concluded, "We will not remain silent spectators while our educational institutions are being destroyed. The time for decisive action is now, and the ball is in the provincial government's court."
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Back-to-back protests against the Waqf Act
Two major demonstrations are scheduled on consecutive days in Hyderabad to oppose the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 The first protest, scheduled for May 31, is being organised by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), a collaborative effort of socio-religious groups such as Tehreek Muslim Shabban, and political figures including Amjed Ullah Khan, the spokesperson of the Majlis Bachao Tehreek. Members of the Congress party have also extended their support to the protest. According to JAC convenor Mushtaq Mallik, the group had earlier sought permission from the police to organise the protest but was denied on certain grounds. The JAC said that they would go ahead with the demonstration at Dharna Chowk from 2 pm to 5 pm. Memebers had previously led the city's anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests at the same location. Meanwhile, the second protest is scheduled for June 1 and will be led by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), a pan-India body comprising Islamic scholars, legal experts, and professionals. As part of its nationwide outreach, the AIMPLB has been conducting public meetings to raise awareness about what it perceives as a negative ripple effect of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. In Hyderabad, the Board recently held a protest meeting at Darussalam, the headquarters of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). It also recently organised a Lights Off protest and a human chain, both symbolic protests against the new waqf legislation. Both the JAC and AIMPLB have expressed confidence in mobilising large crowds in opposition to the new Act. Both protests will take place at Dharna Chowk. However, there have been murmurs, that both groups are not on the same page. Efforts to organise a single protest on one day have not been successful. There are indications that this could be due to disagreements of a political nature. The AIMPLB team, speaking to the media, pointed out that that their demonstration is scheduled for June 1. Both groups have urged the public to attend the demonstration in large numbers. The Waqf legislation has drawn criticism from various Muslim organisations and INDIA alliance leaders who maintained that it is likely that the Bharatiya Janata Party would snatch waqf properties from the control of Muslims. The Act undermines the purpose and spirit of waqf .
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Teachers' unions call for protest at Chittoor DEO office tomorrow
Tirupati: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Teachers' Unions has called for a protest at the Chittoor District Education Office (DEO) on May 21, demanding amendments to the flawed teacher transfer policies and school restructuring regulations. In a meeting held at the UTF office in Tirupati on Monday, JAC district steering committee members including K Muthyala Reddy, Jagannatham, and Sambireddy among others passed a resolution urging the government to revoke GO 117. They criticised the reclassification of schools into nine types from the earlier six, calling it impractical and unfair. Leaders highlighted that restructuring was carried out without considering ground realities, leading to surplus teacher posts and conversion of many schools into single-teacher institutions. The relocation of classes 3, 4, and 5 to model schools has forced young students to travel long distances, they noted. The committee also condemned the government's unilateral approach to transfer rules and demanded promotions for SGTs to fill headmaster posts in model schools. They insisted on revising student-teacher ratios in high schools and correcting irregularities in primary teacher postings. The JAC urged all teachers to make the May 21 protest a success. Several union leaders and members participated in the meeting.
