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The many shades of Revanth Reddy - the ex-RSS, ex-TDP man - but now a Congress star and Telangana CM

Telangana chief minister designate Anumula Revanth Reddy, 56, would take oath as the new leader of the state on Thursday following the party's victory in the recent Assembly elections. Revanth Reddy, a first-generation politician, has had a diverse political journey spanning over two decades. B

How Revanth Reddy managed to bag the CM seat in Telangana

With Revanth Reddy set to become the chief minister of Telangana, the crisis is over for the Congress for now. But given the deep divides within the state party over Reddy, the problem can re-emerge later.

Revanth Reddy, an indomitable fighter who took on the mighty BRS

​​Revanth Reddy is credited with steering the Congress to power in Telangana by challenging both the mighty BRS, which had a stranglehold on Telangana politics, and the ambitious BJP, which was striving hard to emerge as the alternative.

Revanth Reddy: From ABVP leader to CM-designate, the journey of Telangana Congress Chief

'Reddy', steady, go: Revanth Reddy to be the next Telangana Chief Minister

The Congress party in Telangana has finally announced A Revanth Reddy as the Chief Minister after delays caused by disagreements among the 64 victorious MLAs. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to take the oath on December 5. The initial arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony on December 4 were postponed due to conflicting opinions among senior leaders, with Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Uttam Kumar Reddy, Sridhar Babu, and the Komatireddy brothers opposing the state party chief taking up the role of Chief Minister.

Telangana Assembly Poll: From ABVP member to Congress CM contender, Revanth Reddy's journey has weathered turbulent tides

Reddy, who was briefly in BRS (then TRS) was first elected to a political office in 2006 when he was successful in a Zilla Parishad election. He was elected as a Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) member then as an independent.

Embattled leader to giant slayer, Revanth Reddy is the star of the poll season

Reddy, who started out with the ABVP in student politics, began his career as an MLA with the TDP under Chandrababu Naidu and then shifted to the Congress. He is a sitting Congress MP for Malkajgiri constituency and has been an MLA thrice, twice from the TDP and once from the Congress. Reddy began his career by first being associated with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi. In 2006, he was elected as ZPTC member from Midjil mandal but his political career got wings when the TDP’s Naidu gave him a party ticket to contest from the Kodangal assembly seat in 2007 which he won three times in a row.

Ground push, rivals' slips propel Congress resurgence

The talk on the street, however, suggests that Congress by turning the 'sole credible Opposition,' is reaping the anti-incumbency against BRS. "My family and I voted for BRS for 10 years. This time, we want to give Congress a chance again. Let us see what they will do differently for people like us," said Anil Yadav, an unemployed graduate. The perceived saffron threat, talk of 'BRS-BJP deal' amid KCR keeping away from INDIA bloc has seen a section of Muslims move towards Congress.

AIMIM Chief slams Telangana Congress chief alleges, "He won't leave RSS"

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized Congress Telangana Chief Revnath Reddy for having links with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Owaisi alleged that Reddy started his life with RSS and will continue to do so. He also accused Reddy of hateful language and hating people with beards and skull caps.

Sunil Bansal's shift shows BJP's Telangana, Bengal focus

In Bengal, the party is facing a fresh lease of life with the ED seizures and CBI arrests of top TMC leaders such as Partha Chatterjee and Anubrata Mondal after months of facing internal problems and defections back to the TMC. In Telangana, it is preparing to face an aggressive ruling TRS that is looking for a third term.

The BJP is seeing mixed results in south - victories in Telangana but a poor show in Kerala

Apart from Karnataka, which the party has for long considered its gateway to the region, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala were not swept away by the “Modi wave” due to a host of complex factors, including strong regional rivals and the BJP’s identity as more of a party of the north.

Members of fact-checking team of Facebook left-leaning: BJP leaders

A general view, cutting across party lines, also emerged in the meeting that there was a need to make changes in laws to regulate some aspects of the social media platforms. Sources said a total of around 150 questions have been given to Facebook by members of different parties in the committee meeting.

As Telangana votes, here are the key seats to look for

Voting in Telangana is underway as the incumbent chief minister KCR takes on the combined might of Congress, TDP and the CPI.

Telangana BJP president K Laxman's re-election generates interest

BJP is going alone in the December seven polls, and Laxman, who had his grooming in BJP's student wing ABVP and joined the party in 1980, is confident that he would win again.

Governor C Vidyasagar Rao: Seven things to know about the kingmaker of Tamil Nadu

Given his steadfast commitment to the saffron ideology, the BJP is certain that he would not take a false step and hit the BJP in TN.

Maharashtra governor C Vidyasagar Rao: Lifelong Sangh man who returned from wilderness

Given his commitment to saffron ideology, BJP is certain that Rao would not take a false step and hit the party, which is trying to gain roots in TN.

ABVP protests Rahul's visit, calls college bandh in Telangana

Activists of the ABVP today protested against the visit of Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi to the Hyderabad Central University campus.

ABVP calls for shut down of colleges in Telangana

"ABVP strongly opposes the politicisation being done by Rahul Gandhi in Central University at a time when peaceful atmosphere is returning in the university."

ABVP has portrayed Hyderabad campus politics as nationalist vs naxals

ABVP leaders feel violence against ‘nationalist’ ABVP activists have never ceased and claims over 40 ABVP activists were killed since the early 80s.

Dalit student death: Protests continue, Rahul Gandhi to visit University of Hyderabad

Fresh protests erupted on the University of Hyderabad campus today over the alleged suicide by a dalit scholar even as members of a social outfit tried to hold a demonstration.

BJP makes T Jayaprakash Reddy party candidate from Medak seat in Telangana

Thoorpu Jayaprakash Reddy, a former Congress MLA who had recently joined BJP, was made party candidate from Medak constituency in Telangana.

Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao: A man who rose through ranks in BJP

He was elected thrice to the undivided Andhra Pradesh Assembly in 1985, 1989 and 1994 from Metpalli in his native Karimnagar district of Telangana.