Petition Submitted at MPDO Office Grievance Cell
MAHABUBABAD: Telangana State Journalists Union (TSJU) State Council Member Pantham Surender has urged the state government to fulfil its promise of providing house sites and double-bedroom houses to working journalists who have been facing financial hardships for several years.
On Monday, a representation was submitted to Tahsildar Sunil Kumar Reddy and MPDO Shukru at the grievance cell held at the MPDO office, seeking house sites and double-bedroom houses for working journalists in the mandal. The representation was submitted under the leadership of TSJU State Council Member Pantham Surender.
Speaking on the occasion, Surender said the government should respond immediately and provide housing facilities to journalists as promised. He said many journalists had been struggling financially for years and stressed that the government had a responsibility to support their families.
He also expressed concern over delays in issuing health cards despite the recent issuance of accreditation cards to journalists. He urged the government to expedite the process and ensure that every eligible journalist receives a house site or a double-bedroom house, along with the necessary welfare benefits.
TSJU district leaders Pantham Vijayender, district social media in-charge Midathapalli Surender, Thorrur division general secretary Jalla Srinivas, division treasurer Kaithoju Srinivasa Chary, Venkanna and others participated in the programme.
