Governor outlines new BJP government's priorities on first day of Assembly session
Governor R.N. Ravi on Thursday delivered his inaugural address on the first session of the newly constituted Assembly, outlining the priorities of the newly elected BJP government. The address, which lasted 36 minutes, covered border security, women's safety, industrialisation, and a crackdown on corruption.
Governor Ravi stated that the government would take steps to expel “infiltrators”, strengthen policing, and crack down on extortion syndicates, illegal coal and sand mining, and crimes against women and children. He emphasised that the new government would attach topmost priority to security and safety for all, so that common people can lead their daily lives with dignity and true freedom without any perception of undue fear.
“The overall atmosphere of threats and intimidation has to be eradicated,” Ravi said. He added that the government would do away with the threat culture and corruption syndicates. The administration would have “zero tolerance” towards atrocities against women and the downtrodden. The governor also noted that the government was acting firmly against extortion and corrupt practices, and would stop illegal sand and coal mining.
The address also touched upon industrialisation as a key focus area for the new government. However, specific details on industrial policy were not provided in the speech.
The first session of the Assembly comes after the recent elections that brought the BJP to power in the state. The governor's address traditionally sets the agenda for the new government.
