The state government intended to organise the celebrations on a major scale since it will be the Revanth Reddy dispensation's first.
File photo of Telangana State Formation Day celebrations. (Creative Commons)
With the Election Commission of India (ECI) giving the go-ahead, the Telangana government has started making preparations for the Telangana State Formation Day celebrations on 2 June.
The state government was waiting for the ECI’s clearance as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections across the nation.
The clearance was needed because the government intended to organise the celebrations on a major scale since it would be the Revanth Reddy dispensation’s first state formation day fete.
At a recent meeting, the state Cabinet passed a resolution to invite former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for the celebrations at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad as a token of gratitude to her for creating the separate Telangana state.
The government also wants to honour those who fought during the turbulent days of the Telangana movement.
According to sources, the government might formally announce “Jaya Jayahe Telangana” by poet Ande Sri as the state’s anthem and also unveil its new logo during the celebrations.
Meanwhile, after receiving the ECI clearance, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari met senior officials and reviewed the arrangements.
She reportedly instructed the officials to make elaborate arrangements at the Parade Grounds.
On the day of the anniversary, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will first visit Gun Park and pay tributes to the martyrs at the Telangana Martyrs Memorial.
The chief secretary directed police to prepare a traffic route map while assigning alighting and pick-up points as well as parking places.
She also asked the cops to make arrangements by duly providing signage at vantage points.
They were also told to regulate the movement of dignitaries by designating pick-up points to ensure smooth and timely departure from the venue to avoid unnecessary delay.
The R&B Department has been directed to provide barricading and arrange shamiyanas for shade to ensure that people would not be exposed to the sun.
The GHMC officials were told to arrange for cleaning, levelling, watering, and maintenance of sanitary and hygienic conditions and to procure decorative flags.
The chief secretary directed the Culture Department to ensure the participation of artists to create a carnival-like atmosphere.
The Energy Department was told to provide an uninterrupted three-phase power supply with a standby team at the venue.
All the departments were told to work in coordination and organise the function in a grand manner.
Jun 17, 2024
Jun 16, 2024
Jun 16, 2024
Jun 16, 2024
Jun 16, 2024
Jun 15, 2024
