CHANDRASEKHAR RAO OPPOSITION LEADER
Despite KCR's efforts to keep flock together, BRS at receiving end with desertion of MLAs, MLCs
Several BRS leaders including MLAs and MLCs have defected to the ruling Congress in Telangana, impacting the political landscape. The BRS is working to bounce back after suffering setbacks in recent elections. Accusations and counter-accusations have emerged between the parties over the defections.
Lok Sabha Speaker's post: Why the INDIA bloc is forcing a contest, what it means
Lok Sabha Speaker poll: Even before the actual term of the 18 Lok Sabha begins, there seems to political rifts galore. The first jarring note turned out to be the deep disagreement about the Speaker post, which eventually led to an election -- a rare event in Indian Parliamentary history.
Narendra Modi takes oath as PM for third straight term; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other leaders sworn-in as ministers
PM Modi oath ceremony: Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time on Sunday. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office.
Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi expresses confidence in stability of BJP-led NDA govt
In an interview with ANI, the former CM of Bihar said, "One who treads on the difficult path has a speciality to reach his destination, not the one who treads on an easier path. This scenario matches exactly with the third term of Narendra Modi Ji. Initially, it was Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, who reigned for the third consecutive term as Prime Minister. After 62 years, this day has come again for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he will complete his full term."
Tharoor bats for Rahul as LoP, says he was 'man of match' of LS polls
Shashi Tharoor praises Rahul Gandhi's performance in the Lok Sabha polls and advocates for his role as Leader of Opposition. Tharoor critiques the Modi government's approach to governance and emphasizes the importance of a strong opposition with over 230 MPs. He reflects on the challenges and victories in the elections, highlighting the shift towards a coalition government model.
2024 Lok Sabha Election results: Surprised with LS results? Here are the biggest upsets
2024 Lok Sabha Election results: The counting day is turning out to be a big eye-opener for the country and also for many prominent candidates. Some of them had been handed facile wins by the recent exit polls.
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Reality check for BJP in Maharashtra after MVA’s big win
The BJP faces unexpected losses in Maharashtra, winning only 17 seats despite expecting over 45. The Shiv Sena and NCP alliance, a part of the NDA, helps BJP secure its lead. This marks a significant downturn for the BJP, which previously secured over 20 seats in the state. The Maharashtra results signal growing anti-incumbency sentiments, setting the stage for a challenging upcoming Assembly election.
BRS opposes Congress govt's 'attempt to remove' Charminar from Telangana emblem
Speaking to reporters, Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government does not want former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to get a good name for the BRS government's performance during the last 10 years.
Has the narrative shifted? Will the unthinkable happen on June 4?
Whispers that the BJP is in trouble have gathered steam after five rounds of polling. Is the new narrative a ploy by the Opposition to fire up its support base or is winter coming for the ruling party?
BJP demands arrest of BRS chief KCR in phone tapping case
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police P Radhakrishna Rao accused BRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao of involvement in a phone tapping scandal. BJP MP Bandi Sanjay demanded KCR's immediate arrest. The scandal allegedly involved intercepting communications of political figures, businessmen, and celebrities during the 2023 Telangana assembly elections. Sanjay condemned the phone tapping as a violation of Constitutional and human rights.
Ex Hyderabad DCP claims KCR issued order to tap phones of BJP leaders to save K Kavitha from Delhi liquor scam: Report
Former Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao has alleged used the 2022 MLA poaching case to compel BJP to assist in the bail proceedings of his daughter and MLC K Kavitha in the Delhi liquor scam case. The disclosure regarding this purported maneuver was made in the confession report of Radha Kishan Rao, the former DCP of Hyderabad police's task force, who is implicated in the illegal phone tapping case.
Telangana LS Polls: Exodus of leaders from BRS continues as Bhadrachalam MLA Venkat Rao quits party, joins Congress
BRS party faces defections as Tellam Venkat Rao and others switch to Congress in Telangana. Several leaders left after the party's defeat in the Assembly polls last year.
200 ryots died by suicide in Telangana in 100 days of Congress rule: Ex-CM Chandrasekhar Rao
Former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao criticizes Congress for farmer suicides due to water shortages, with 15 lakh acres destroyed. He mentions UN accolades, paddy production, and BRS cadres demanding crop damage compensation.
Blow to BRS in Telangana: Sitting MP, MLA resign from party, join Congress ahead of LS polls
In a blow to the BRS party led by former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, Chevealla MP Ranjith Reddy and Khairatabad MLA D Nagender defected to Congress ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Their entry was welcomed by Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, while other BRS members shifted to BJP earlier.
Excise policy scam: BRS leader K Kavitha taken into custody, being brought to Delhi for questioning
BRS MLC K Kavitha detained post searches at Hyderabad home by I-T, ED officials from New Delhi. It was not clear if the action is linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy linked case of the central agency in which the ED has questioned the BRS MLC and daughter of former Telangana chief minister Chandrashekar Rao.
Why is KCR silent on daughter's arrest, asks CM Revanth Reddy
Revanth Reddy criticises PM Modi, KCR, and BJP, accusing them of political theatrics in Kavitha's arrest. He denounces the alleged corruption and strategic ploys while asserting confidence in Congress' future and opposition to the Citizenship Act and minority reservation abolishment.
Apple's reply on device vulnerability not totally clear: Rajeev Chandrasekhar on iPhone alert to MPs
In October, several opposition leaders claimed they have received an alert from Apple warning them of state-sponsored attackers trying to "remotely compromise" their iPhones and alleged hacking by the government.
Rao over racket of Bharat Ratnas
Singh was a Jat farm leader of UP, whose grandson Jayant Chaudhary heads RLD. The grandfather gained fame in 1958 for opposing the forced co-relativisation of farms. UP politics was dominated by upper castes in the 1950s. The ambitious Singh sought to change that by fair means or foul. He spearheaded the 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram' phase of politics when defectors kept bringing down governments for personal gain. Defections helped make him UP CM for brief periods in 1967-68 and 1970.
Economic reform, criminal charges, unbroken 5-year term: The patchy legacy of Narasimha Rao
P.V. Narasimha Rao, a versatile figure known for his prowess in languages, statesmanship, and scholarship, earned the title of the "Chanakya of Indian politics" for his strategic maneuvers and significant economic reforms during his tenure as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996. Rao, set to receive India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously after more than 19 years, guided India through a transformative period, marked by economic liberalization and political challenges.
Telangana Speaker recognises KCR as Leader of Opposition
"I recognised Bharat Rashtra Samiti Legislature Party as the main opposition party since it is the second-largest party with the strength of 39 members in the third Telangana Legislative Assembly and its leader Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhar Rao, MLA, is recognised as the Leader of Opposition in the third Telangana Legislative Assembly," the Speaker said.
K Chandrasekhar Rao elected BRS Legislature Party leader in Telangana
Former Assembly Speaker Pocharam. Srinivas Reddy proposed Rao's name, which was supported by former ministers T Srinivas Yadav and Kadiyam Srihari. The meeting was chaired by BRS Parliamentary Party leader K Keshava Rao.
BRS, if voted to power, will rule from 'farmhouse', says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticised the ruling BRS regime in Telangana, accusing it of focusing on big business interests and ignoring the needs of the poor, middle class, poor, Dalits, and Adivasis. Vadra criticized the BRS for not providing adequate employment opportunities and claiming that their policies are designed to stay in power and become richer.
Telangana Polls: KCR and family trampled dreams, aspirations of Telangana's youth, alleges Congress leader Surjewala
Surjewala accused Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao of breaking promises made during the statehood agitation, including providing one job per family and a Rs 3,000 unemployment allowance. Surjewala claimed the TRS-BJP nexus led to job losses and pledged that a Congress government in Telangana would address unemployment by filling government jobs and reforming the state's Public Service Commission.
We are sorry for loss of lives during Telangana agitation, says Congress leader P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram apologized for the loss of lives during the Telangana statehood agitation. Responding to accusations from Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao that the previous UPA government had delayed the formation of Telangana, Chidambaram expressed regret for any lives lost during the agitation but stated that creating or dividing a state is not a simple task.
Telangana polls: Congress leaders favour only three hours of power supply to farmers, alleges KCR
"They (Congress leaders) say they will throw 'Dharani' into Bay of Bengal, 'Rythu Bandhu' is wasteful expenditure. More dangerously, they say 24-hour power supply is unnecessary, KCR is wasting the funds and three-hour power supply is enough," KCR said.
Telangana Polls: KCR slams Congress leaders' stand on government schemes
BRS president and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said the party should win the upcoming assembly polls if the pace of development is to continue in the state. Addressing a poll rally at Nirmal, he said the state has made rapid strides in progress since 2014 and highlighted that the state has not had any communal disturbances during BRS regime, thanks to which there has been no need to impose any curfews.
Apple threat message row: Govt committed to protecting citizens' privacy, says MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
This comes after the Centre ordered a probe to get to the bottom of alleged "threat notifications" sent by the iPhone maker to mobiles of the Opposition MPs and leaders.
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