MP Bishnu Pada Ray Meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Seeks Motion on Key Andaman & Nicobar Points

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 16 June 2025

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, not too long ago met with Union Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah on the latter’s residence in New Delhi to debate a collection of essential issues affecting the individuals of the Islands.

During the assembly, MP Ray conveyed the rising dissatisfaction amongst island residents relating to the present administrative management. He strongly urged the elimination of Admiral D.Ok. Joshi from the publish of Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, advocating for the appointment of a development-focused and welfare-oriented particular person who would work in one of the best pursuits of the Islanders. Mr. Amit Shah gave a affected person listening to and warranted that the emotions expressed could be given due consideration, including {that a} substitute could be made.

The MP additionally highlighted the urgent subject of insufficient monetary help for native governance our bodies, together with Panchayati Raj Institutions and the Municipal Council. He famous that extreme funding curtailments have stalled important developmental works corresponding to street development, ingesting water pipeline tasks, and civic infrastructure enhancements—regardless of over three years having handed within the present time period of those our bodies. The Home Minister assured MP Ray that the matter could be regarded into, and in addition agreed to fulfill PRI representatives in ten days for detailed deliberations.

Healthcare emerged as one other main level of concern in the course of the assembly. Mr. Ray burdened the pressing have to improve medical infrastructure and enhance healthcare providers throughout the Islands. In response, Mr. Amit Shah assured that the matter could be critically addressed.

Additionally, MP Ray requested the Hon’ble Minister’s intervention in expediting the appointment of a brand new State President and General Secretary (Organisation) for the Bharatiya Janata Party within the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to strengthen the celebration’s organisational framework within the territory. The Home Minister assured that the problem could be resolved quickly.

Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Amit Shah for the nice and cozy reception and for positively responding to the issues raised, reaffirming his dedication to the welfare of the Islanders.