Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 03 January 2023
On January 2nd, 2024, the Andaman Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC), led by ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder and Campaign Committee Chairman Mr. TSG Bhasker, orchestrated street corner meetings at Ward No.02- Haddo and Ward No.08- Buniyadabad, focusing on urgent local concerns.
The gathering congregated to highlight the pressing issues plaguing the region, notably addressing the highest unemployment rate in the A & N Islands, the cessation of Quarry Permit issuance to Islanders, the dismal state of NH-Road in N&M Andaman, frequent electricity load shedding, surging rates of essential commodities like LPG Gas Cylinders, Diesel, and Petrol in the Islands, and the contentious topic of government sector privatisation.
The Street Corner Meeting was efficiently managed by Congress Leader Mr. Eswar Rao at Ward No.2, while ANTCC Chief Spokesperson Mr. K Ganeshan took charge at Ward No. 08, ensuring a cohesive and productive discourse.
The event garnered participation from key figures, including Mahila Congress Coordinator South Andaman Ms. Zubaida Begum, City Congress President Mr. Mohd. Zubair, NSUI State President Mr. MA Sajid, City Congress Secretary Mr. C Ravi, City Congress General Secretary Mr. Raj Reddy, PBMC Councillors Mr. Y Joga Rao, Mrs. Laxmi Ganeshan, and other influential Congress Leaders such as Mrs. Fathima Imtiyaz, Mrs. Hameeda, Mrs. Fareeda, Mrs. Brindawathi, Mr. Jaykumar Nair, and Mr. Faiyaz Khan (Faju), lending significant weight to the proceedings.
The meeting served as a platform to address critical local issues, drawing attention to the concerns that impact the daily lives of Islanders.