Bhatti Assures Resolution of Press Club Land Allocation File Within Two Days; Minister Ponguleti Promises Meeting with CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: A delegation of Press Club Hyderabad met Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and Revenue, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy to discuss the long-pending issues faced by journalists and urge the government to implement a time-bound action plan for their resolution.
During the meeting, the delegation raised several key demands, including the allocation of land for Press Club Hyderabad at a nominal price, issuance of health cards to journalists, allotment of house sites, and pension benefits for senior journalists.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka assured the delegation that the file relating to the allocation of land for Press Club Hyderabad, which is pending with him, would be resolved within a day or two. Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy also assured the representatives that he would arrange a meeting with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the earliest to discuss the issues concerning journalists’ health cards and house-site allotments and work towards finding solutions.
The delegation emphasized the need for concrete measures to address the long-standing welfare concerns of journalists and sought the government’s support in ensuring their professional and social security. The delegation comprised Press Club Hyderabad President S. Vijay Kumar Reddy, General Secretary Ramesh Varikuppala, Treasurer Ramesh Vaitla, and senior journalists R. Ravikanth Reddy and Nemani Bhaskar.
The meeting has raised hopes among journalists for progress on their long-pending demands, particularly regarding Press Club land allocation, healthcare facilities, housing, and pension benefits.
