In anticipation of the Janata Dal-United's executive committee meeting, Chotu Singh, a party leader, gained attention by displaying posters around Patna calling for the prestigious Bharat Ratna award to be bestowed upon Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Although these posters may have been Chotu Singh's own initiative, they also serve to garner support for Kumar and showcase his accomplishments, including his long leadership in Bihar and pivotal roles in implementing reforms and projects. With the election looming, these posters may serve as a reminder for the voters of the CM's contributions to the state's development, such as implementing 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and banning alcohol.
The State Election Commission of Tripura has announced that it will publish the results of the three-tier Panchayat elections on its official website, allowing citizens to view them in real-time. This move is a significant step forward in enhancing transparency and providing timely information to the public. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has already won a majority of seats uncontested in the state's panchayat system.
The Karnataka Lokayukta police conducted searches at multiple locations uncovering disproportionate assets worth crores of rupees amassed by government officers. The raids revealed illegal wealth amassed by 11 officers, including a revenue officer with assets worth Rs 3.3 crore and a Panchayati Raj engineer with assets worth Rs 9.7 crore. Other officers with disproportionate assets include a KPTCL Executive Engineer with Rs 53 crore, a BESCOM Vigilance officer with Rs 20 crore, and a Project Director with Rs 78 crore. These findings have once again raised questions about corruption and unethical practices by public officials in the state.
Under the leadership of the CM, the e-tendering system has been implemented in Panchayati Raj institutions, aiming to bring transparency in the execution of works. The decision has been applauded by the public and is expected to have long-term benefits. The move is seen as a step towards establishing a corruption-free system in the government.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has allocated the portfolios of the new ministers in Andhra Pradesh, with himself retaining the important ministry of Law and Order. Naidu's son Nara Lokesh has been given the responsibility of HRD, IT Electronics & Communication, while Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has been appointed the Panchayati Raj, Environment, Forest, Science & Technology ministry. Along with Naidu, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan and Nara Lokesh also took the oath of office in a ceremony attended by several leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.