MLC Candidates Gavvala Srikanth, Lakshmi Urge Voters For Support

Telangana: In the upcoming MLC elections, Graduate MLC candidate Gavvala Srikanth and Teacher MLC candidate Gavvala Lakshmi have appealed to voters to support their candidacy, emphasizing their commitment to addressing critical employment and governance issues. They urge voters to give their first preference vote to Srikanth (Sl. No. 5) and Lakshmi (Sl. No. 3) to secure a decisive victory.

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• Addressing unfulfilled promises

The candidates questioned the government on several unfulfilled promises made by previous administrations:

The failure to provide 24 crore jobs over 12 years, despite assurances of 2 crore jobs per year.

The unfulfilled promise of depositing Rs 15 lakh into every white ration cardholder’s account.

The lack of new industries and job opportunities for millions of unemployed youth.

The neglect of real public welfare in favour of caste, religion, and regional politics.

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• Highlighting socioeconomic issues

They pointed out the worsening conditions of marginalized communities, citing instances where people lost their lives due to unemployment and hunger. They emphasized the struggles of job-seeking graduates burdened with debts and the plight of employees facing salary and pension delays.

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• Employee concerns

​​​​Government employees continue to face multiple challenges:

Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) funds have not been deposited for 16 months.

Pending Dearness Allowances (DAs) and Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommendations.

Delayed salary increments since July 2023.

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• Commitment to change

If elected, the candidates pledge to:

Treat public grievances as their own and fight for timely resolutions.

Advocate for industrial development and job creation to provide employment for lakhs of youth.

Push for the timely release of recruitment notifications for DSC jobs every year.

Work towards making contractual employees permanent and securing job stability for part-time staff in various government sectors.

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• Call to action

Gavvala Srikanth and Gavvala Lakshmi urged voters to think critically about their choices and support candidates who genuinely fight for public rights. They reiterated their commitment to bringing tangible solutions and ensuring that governance serves the people effectively.

(Source: IAIJ/BIN/DPJB)