TELANGANA CONGRESS GOVERNMENT
Telangana HC dismisses KCR's plea against inquiry panel to probe 'irregularities' in power sector
Rao, also known as KCR, sought the continuation of Justice (retd) L Narasimha Reddy as the head of the commission to conduct an enquiry to be declared as illegal.
No livelihood and caught in debt trap, weavers resort to 'suicide' in Telangana's textile hub
The 'recent' suicide' of a weaver at Sircilla in Telangana has brought to the fore the alleged lack of work and adequate income in this textile hub, with the issue leading to a war of words between the opposition BRS and the Congress. Kudikyala Nagaraju recently died by suicide as he was unable to repay his debts and this came as a reminder of the tragedy of weavers ending their lives in the past.
Telangana government carries out reshuffle of IAS officers
Telangana Congress government reshuffled 44 IAS officers. key appointments were made including Sandeep Kumar Sultania moving from Principal Secretary of Panchayati Raj to Finance, D Ronald Rose from GHMC Commissioner to Energy Secretary, Amrapali Kata taking on GHMC Commissioner duties, Sabyasachi Ghosh moving to Animal Husbandry, and Sanjay Kumar being assigned to Labour, Employment, Training, and Factories. There were other changes in various departments.
Telugu textbooks in Telangana carry KCR's name, state government embarrassed
Sources on Friday claimed that the officials initially sought the textbooks to be returned but now suggested pasting the foreword page on the backside of the (inner) cover page so that the reference to the previous government is not visible. The Telangana State United Teachers Federation on Friday sought the state government to conduct an inquiry and take action against officials who are responsible for the error.
From yuva karyakarta to Union minister, Kishan Reddy 'Anna' rises through the ranks
Born to middle class farmer-parents in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana near Hyderabad, he started his political career as an ordinary worker in 1977. He has held important party positions including the president of the BJP's state unit and national president of BJP's Yuva Morcha (BJYM).
Congress floundered in Karnataka, Telangana, Himachal, did well in some states because of allies, says HD Deve Gowda
HD Deve Gowda penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing gratitude for the Cabinet position extended to his party. In the letter, he also raised doubts about the Congress party's capability to maintain unity among its allies.
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People rejected 'Modi guarantee' in Lok Sabha elections: T'gana CM Revanth Reddy
Referring to the Congress and BJP getting eight seats each out of the total 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state and BRS drawing a blank, Revanth Reddy said the two parties have increased their seats and vote share.
Can BJP's Madhavi Latha defeat Asaduddin Owaisi in a big Lok Sabha election 2024 upset? Exit poll results offer a clue
Madhavi Latha has gained social media attention due to exit polls indicating a close race with four-time MP Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad. Exit polls forecast a tight contest between Congress and BJP in Telangana, with BRS facing significant losses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently praised Latha for her articulate interview, boosting her campaign. Besides being a businesswoman, she is a Bharatnatyam dancer and former NCC cadet, known for advocating against triple talaq.
Telangana suffered 'destruction of 100 years' in 10 years: CM Revanth Reddy
Revanth Reddy acknowledged the contributions of Meira Kumar, Sushma Swaraj, and others in the passage of the Telangana bill in Lok Sabha. He emphasized the significance of their roles in the state's history.
No worries on LS elections outcome, expecting good results: BRS chief KCR on exit polls predictions
Former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao dismissed exit poll reports suggesting a "poor show" by the BRS in the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that the party will work for the people. Rao defended the BRS's position as the protection shield for Telangana, despite the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Parliament elections. He cited the unpopularity of the Congress government and the potential for discontent to explode soon.
Congress govt in Telangana will leave no stone unturned to fulfil 'guarantees' to people: Sonia Gandhi
The former Congress president, who began her speech by paying homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of statehood to Telangana, recalled that she had promised at Karimnagar in the state in 2004 that the grand old party would fulfil the people's demand for a separate state.
Congress will win at least 10 of 17 LS seats in Telangana: Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed confidence that the Congress will win at least 10 of the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state and that the INDIA bloc will form a government at the Centre. The BJP is expected to win four-five seats in Telangana, while the BRS may not get more than one and the AIMIM would retain the Hyderabad LS constituency. The remaining seats, at least 10, would go to the Congress.
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.
Kishan Reddy questions why Sonia Gandhi is invited for Telangana govt function
Kishan Reddy sought to know from the Congress government how it could invite a political leader for a government function. "...she is a leader of the Congress party. How can you invite her to a government function? If you want to invite her, then invite and felicitate her at the Congress party's office. We don't have any objection to that," he said.
Third Eye: Language matters, cautious roadshows and conditional exception
Congress workers from Rajasthan deployed in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab post Lok Sabha elections. BJP holds Delhi roadshows despite heat wave, taking precautions. Election Commission limits post-poll Cabinet meetings for model code compliance.
Campaigning by political parties for Lok Sabha polls in Telangana ends, voting on May 13
Telangana Lok Sabha polls campaign ended with arrangements for Secunderabad Assembly bypoll. Over 3.31 crore voters expected. Rs 320 crore seized. 625 candidates, including BJP's G Kishan Reddy, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi in the fray.
"Extremely difficult for PM Modi to form government," says Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge
Ahead of the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will face difficulty in forming government and the people are disappointed with the central government over rising unemployment and inflation.
Election between PM's Indian guarantee and Rahul's Chinese guarantee
Amit Shah compares Modi and Gandhi guarantees in the Lok Sabha election in Telangana. Vows to abolish Muslim quota, promote development over jihad. Criticizes Congress for Muslim reservation, promises benefits to SCs, STs, OBCs if voted.
Congress anti-Hindu, does not care about country: PM Modi in Telangana rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress party, accusing it of being anti-Hindu and divisive. He stated that Congress supports religion-based reservations despite them being against the Constitution and opposed by Babasaheb Ambedkar. Modi alleged that Congress aims to marginalize Hindus and demean them as second-class citizens, also targeting the Telangana government.
Telangana polls: BJP banks on Modi factor, BRS rebels to counter Congress guarantees
The opposition BJP in Telangana is aiming to improve on its previous tally of four out of 17 seats in the May 13 Lok Sabha polls, despite the ruling Congress party's guarantees. A larger tally would help the BJP establish a firm foothold in another southern state, aside from Karnataka, and aim for a win in the assembly in the coming years. Political analysts believe pro-BJP sentiment is on the rise in the state, especially in urban areas, amid heavy campaigning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, party president JP Nadda, and Union minister Smriti Irani.
Telangana Lok Sabha polls: BJP aims to capitalise on Modi-factor, BRS defections to counter Congress guarantees
Counting on the influence of Modi, the opposition BJP in Telangana is making a robust effort to surpass its prior achievement of securing four out of 17 seats in the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13. Despite assurances from the ruling Congress party, which are barely a year old, the BJP is aggressively campaigning to expand its presence. A stronger electoral performance would enable the saffron party to solidify its position in another southern state, besides Karnataka, and set its sights on winning the assembly in the future.
Culprits will be punished, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on Rohith Vemula case
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has pledged a thorough investigation into the death of PhD scholar Rohith Vemula, promising punishment for the perpetrators. Vemula's suicide in 2016, reportedly due to disciplinary actions by Hyderabad Central University, sparked controversy. The CM assured Vemula's family of a fair inquiry after meeting them and receiving their plea for reinvestigation.
Defer Rythu Bharosa payments until after polls in Telangana: EC
The Election Commission instructed the Telangana government to postpone payments under the Rythu Bharosa scheme until after the Lok Sabha elections in the state on May 13. The Commission cited a violation of the model code of conduct by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who had publicly stated that scheme payouts would be made by May 9.
Discrepancies in probe into Rohith Vemula's death, will ensure justice: Congress
Congress general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal, said Rohith Vemula's death was a grave atrocity that completely exposed the "anti-Dalit mindset" of the BJP.
BRS, BJP conspiring to defeat Congress, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accused BJP-BRS collusion against Congress at Khammam rally, citing varied support areas. Allegations included coalition plans, government policies, and upcoming election dynamics. The rally emphasized the ongoing political tensions and strategic alliances.
'We believe Congress govt will reinvestigate': Rohith Vemula's family, petitions Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana police closure report on Rohith Vemula's death led to family's plea for reinvestigation. CM assured fair enquiry. Other students' issues discussed. DGP to file High Court petition for investigation into Vemula's suicide at Hyderabad Central University.
Telangana Congress promises industrial corridors, SC bench at Hyderabad, NITI Aayog regional office
AICC in-charge of party affairs in Telangana Deepa Dasmunshi, Telangana Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and other party leaders released the manifesto today. Along with 'Hissedari Nyay' (Equality), 'Kisan Nyay' (Justice for Farmer), 'Shramik Nyay' (Justice for Labourers), 'Yuva Nyay' (Justice for Youth), and 'Naari Nyay' (Justice for Women), the party announced 23 'Special promises to Telangana'.
BRS can effectively fight for people of Telangana if it wins 10-12 Lok Sabha seats: KCR
K Chandrasekhar Rao criticizes Telangana Congress for ineffective welfare schemes, vows BRS party's fight for 12 Lok Sabha seats. 'Bus yatra' initiated. Highlights Mission Bhagiratha issues, unkept promises. Vows battle for MP seats.
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