Bhatti receives over 300 petitions at ‘meet the minister’ programme
Deccan ChronicleHyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka received 328 petitions from people during the "meet the minister" programme at Gandhi Bhavan here on Thursday. Bhatti stressed the significance of the ongoing caste census, describing it as a "historic decision" aimed at dismantling feudal structures and ensuring social equality. A young man seeking financial aid for his mother’s cancer treatment received immediate assistance, with Bhatti instructing his staff to facilitate the hospital bill payments. Bhatti outlined major initiatives undertaken by the Congress government, including launching Young India integrated residential schools, entrepreneurship among women and providing affordable cooking gas at ₹500 per cylinder and free electricity up to 200 units, among several others.