Saturday, August 11, 2007

Good move on VUDA

Thank God, Vizag Media slowly recouping some courage to write on the Visakhaptnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA). After a long time one major item appeared against VUDA in EENADU about the sale of Yarada hills through auction. This decision was made by Chairman and Vice Chairman to please the Chief Minister to get themselves benefited more in future. Don't think Yarada hills sale is the only adverse decision taken by them after they hold the power. {No criticism on our media friends that 'why they had not lighten them to the public earlier'.} May be several pressures and obligations. We are happy even now they are dare enough to write about the facts going in the VUDA.

Before Venkataramireddy taking charge as Vice Chairman press acted like a watch dog on the adverse decisions made by VUDA. The then Vice Chairman's made a note about media everytime; saying -'press is watching, be careful about this decision which had taken against the rule'. Press also enjoyed to question and criticise on the face of that VC's directly about those decisions. Dasari Srinivasulu, VaraPrasad.. went on same lines. They supposed to announce new proposals and invite the press opinion. Even those officers tried to be friendly with media by offering some benefits, but they experienced regular hard hitting stories on their one sided decisions. Now scene had completely changed Venkataramireddy's interview for a common media person is not easy to get like the then VC's. Press people are treated as the persons who are coming to get their personal favours. Pressmeets are arranged as a eye washing.

Intrestingly no media friend is now raising his voice against the controversial decisions taken by VUDA in these press conferences. Before Venkataramireddy period lot of items published in AndhraJyothi. Now Jyothi people are trying to continue with smaller issues but not of earlier standards. Any how good attempt going on. Coming to EENADU, no major item published against VUDA in last one to one and half years. At one stage informer's- who eye on the VUDA activities decided that EENADU is pro V.C, there is no use to feed them the news.

What ever may be the reasons to under play the VUDA news items earlier, EENADU now started it's voice on VUDA unethical decisions. May be because of anti Government stand or clashes with VC..?? we don't go deep into this internal issue. EENADU now started it's stand on public side, regarding VUDA. Yarada news item is a jerk to Chairman Ravi and Vice Chairman Venkataramireddy. This type of items are expected by the people from media. Public are vexed with the arrogant attitute of VUDA authorities and employees. It's our responsibility to watch and tell to the public through our publication. Attempt made by EENADU is appreciated one's again. (Because for firsttime major news is published in recent past). Please Continue this effort. Other friends who are highlighting the bad decisions on VUDA appreciated too.

Finally friends, with the Yarada item effect VUDA may be serious on entire media and create problems in development of the 14 acres site alloted by Government. Take care.

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