Party to Target the Autocratic and Undemocratic Style of Functioning of the Chief Secretary Chetan Sanghi

Port Blair, July 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has called for ‘Andaman and Nicobar Bandh’ on 17th of July 2020 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Bandh will be organized under the leadership of Shri. Ajoy Bairagi (State President, BJP), Shri. Vishal Jolly (Former State President BJP) and the members of the State Committee and aims to target the autocratic and undemocratic style of functioning of the Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Chetan B Sanghi. The agenda for the Bandh are as follows:

  1. Lieutenant Governor (Administrator) to recommend the reinstatement of Pradesh Council with full executive powers.
  2. Immediate launch of OFC (CANI) at Pan India Tariffs.
  3. Cancellation of ANIDCO tender for import of stone aggregates.
  4. Amendment in Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulation 1966 for streamlining the process of diversion, conversion and sub-division for making it public friendly and convenient. Resumption of Conversion/Diversion of Land.
  5. Adequate Supply of portable water.
  6. Revival of ANISHI Scheme.
  7. Filling up of Vacant Posts in Government Departments within 100 days.
  8. Strict Punishment to Patwari Shri. Sahabuddin for kicking the Puja Thali and for attempting to dismantle the temple structure.
  9. Availability of land for industrial estate.
  10. Proper implementation of Central Schemes. Revision to be carried out to identify actual number of socially and economically backward people to ensure proper implementation of centrally sponsored schemes.

11.Ownership of land to be conferred upon all recorded tenants.

12.Regularisation of all casual labours/workers and DRM’s.

13.Restoration of Powers of Chairperson, PBMC.

14.Compensation for Tourist Operators from Disaster Management fund and from funds accumulated through UTGST after due consideration from all stakeholders.

15.Employment for tourist vehicle drivers by hiring their vehicles and relaxation in EMI.

16.Amendment in Master Plan, Change in Building Bye-Laws and Enactment of Apartment Act.

17.Rollback of Circle Rate, Registration Charges and Power Tariff.

18.Regularisation / Settlement of all old encroachments.

19.Compensation for crop damages to farmers, especially arecanut (supari) and coconut (nariyal) growing farmers.

  1. Withdrawal of cancellation of teacher’s recruitment and immediate appointment in terms of Final Merit List of 198 PST selected Candidates.
  2. Wavier of Property Tax and Water Charges for 2020-21.
  3. Proper electricity supply to encroachments and settlements of Ranchi Community.
  4. Permitting extraction, collection, and sale of local sand for general public.

24.100% post up to Group C by direct recruitment to be filled from domicile of A&N Islands.

  1. Financial assistance/compensation for fishermen as directed by Ministry of Fisheries during COVID-19.

Several organisations, associations and private citizen groups have extended their support towards the Andaman and Nicobar Bandh called by BJP, including Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gold & Silver Merchant Society Association (Port Blair), Grain Dealers & Grocers Association (Port Blair), Builders Association (Port Blair), Bar Owners Association (Port Blair), Joint Action Committee, Auto Association (Port Blair), A & N Chemist & Druggist Association (Port Blair), Andaman Ship Owners Association (Port Blair), A & N Media Federation, Private Bus Owners Association (Port Blair), Hoteliers Association of A & N Islands, A & N Sea Shell Handicraft Association, Quarry/Crusher Unit Association, Vegetables Vendors Association, MES Builders Association of India, Pan Shop Association, Mohanpura Fishermen Market Association, Junglighat Fishermen Market Association, Bhatubasti Fishermen Market Association, Private Truck and Van Owners & Drivers Association Haddo, Private Truck and Van Owners & Drivers Association, Junglighat, Private Truck and Van Owners & Drivers Association, Mohanpura.

The Bharatiya Janta Party further has the support of several other associations, organisations and private citizen groups across Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The BADH will be organised across all Islands and unanimous protest will be staged to press for the agenda released by the party.

The party has appealed to all citizens of the Islands who live near Port Blair and surrounding areas to reach Bharatiya Janata Party Office at Middle Point, Port Blair at 9:30 am on 17th of July 2020 to participate in the peaceful rally to press for implementation of the agendas listed by the party.