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KCR administration reminds me of Nizam’s ruling: Yogi Adityanath

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KCR administration reminds me of Nizam’s ruling: Yogi Adityanath

Hyderabad: Uttar Pradesh (UP) chief minister Yogi Adityanath has criticised Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for his administration favouring AIMIM. The UP chief minister came down heavily on KCR for supporting 12 per cent reservation for Muslims and it’s anti-constitutional.

“What I see now in Telangana is Nizam’s rule. The TRS government is functioning like Nizam’s administration. How can Telangana CM announce 12 per cent reservation for Muslims. It’s nothing but anti-constitutional. Modi-led NDA government has announced 10 per cent reservation for poor among upper castes. Congress and TRS both the parties are working in such a way that it helps terrorism indirectly. Voting for TRS is nothing but casting vote to AIMIM. Only BJP is the solution for resolving problems in India. The then Congress government offered Biryani to terrorists, but the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government is answering with bullets,” said Yogi Adityanath in his address at a public meeting in Peddapalli constituency.

He further said the BJP’s contribution to Telangana by highlighting the revival of Ramagundam Fertiliser Corporation of India (FC) at an investment of Rs5,500 crore. “This created employment opportunities for the local youth. The Modi-led BJP government is working on creating employment opportunities for the youth across the country,” he maintained.

Yogi Adityanath has further cautioned Telangana voters if they vote for Congress then it’s nothing, but supporting terrorism. Congress party never provided any opportunity for the military and scientists to prove their mettle. Only during the BJP government rule only, surgical strikes took place and shown the world what’s India in terms of defence strength, science and technology, he added.

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Nizamabad to create history with 12 EVMs in each booth

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Nizamabad to create history with 12 EVMs in each booth

Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency in Telangana is all set to create history in India’s parliamentary elections with polling to be conducted with 12 big-sized EVMs in every polling booth as the voters have to choose from a whopping 185 candidates.

Nizamabad, going to polls along with 16 other Lok Sabha seats on April 11, will become the first constituency in the country to see polling with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for such a large number of candidates.

With a record number of candidates, including 178 farmers who entered the fray to highlight the demand for remunerative prices for their produce, it was thought the Election Commission (EC) will go for ballot papers as an EVM can accommodate a maximum of 64 names.

The poll panel, however, decided against the use of ballot paper and ordered Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) to supply 26,820 EVMs, 2,240 control units and 2,600 Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPAT) of M3 make.

With just three days left, election authorities and engineers are racing against time to make fool-proof arrangements.

Each polling station will have 12 M3 version EVMs, all connected to a single control unit and a VVPAT. These EVMS will be arranged in ‘L’ shape with each machine carrying a maximum of 16 names.

Officials said arrangements would be made for smooth conduct of polling in all 1,778 polling stations and they have set up a model polling station in the town to create awareness among voters about the polling system.

At every polling station, the officials will install flexi board with the serial numbers, names, photographs and symbols of the candidate to enable the voters to easily locate their choice.

Engineers of ECIL and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) were busy checking the EVMs and conducting mock-polling.

One flexi board with candidates’ names and photographs was already displayed in front of the Collector’s office.

Nizamabad District Collector, M. Ram Mohan Rao, who is the Returning Officer of the constituency, said the polling personnel were trained, keeping in view the special requirements.

However, EVMs alone are not likely to solve the problem in conducting the polls as the farmers, contesting as independents, complained that they were yet to be allotted the symbols.

They urged Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rajat Kumar to postpone the polling as it would take few days for them to popularize these symbols among voters.

The CEO said he would convey their demand to the EC, which would take final decision on the matter.

Some farmers have also approached the High Court seeking to postpone the polls to enable them to campaign and educate people about their respective symbols. Their petition is likely to come up for hearing on Monday.

The authorities are allotting a record 186 symbols including a symbol for None Of The Above (NOTA) option.

The contesting farmers argue that the polling process can’t be completed smoothly as it would take 4-5 minutes for every voter to locate the symbol of the candidate of his choice and press the button.

The constituency, with over 15 lakh voters, attracted national attention with over 200 candidates filing nominations. Majority of them were turmeric and red sorghum farmers, who wanted to register their protest over the failure of the state and Central government to ensure them higher remunerative prices and address other issues.

After scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations, 185 candidates remained in fray.

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s daughter K. Kavitha is seeking re-election from the constituency. Congress party’s Madhu Yashki Goud and BJP’s D. Arvind are the other major contestants.

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Telangana’s KCR grooms son as his successor (Dynasty Politics)

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Telangana’s KCR grooms son as his successor (Dynasty Politics)

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao, who revived the Telangana movement and achieved the goal of statehood for the region, is not only firmly in the saddle but is also grooming his son as his successor.

KCR, as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) supremo is popularly known, took over as the Chief Minister of India’s youngest state for a second consecutive term in December 2018, following his party’s landslide victory.

With plans to play a key role in national politics in the event of non-BJP and non-Congress parties emerging as the biggest block in Lok Sabha, the 65-year-old has left no one in doubt as to who his successor will be.

After leading TRS to a resounding victory, KCR made his son K. Taraka Rama Rao the party’s working president. KTR, as the young leader is popularly known, has not been inducted in the cabinet by KCR. As the TRS chief has also not allocated key portfolios, the buzz in the party is that he is waiting for a clear picture to emerge at the Centre after the Lok Sabha polls.

KTR was a minister in KCR’s earlier cabinet and was seen as the number two in both the government and the party. A polyglot, like his father, and known for good oratory skills, KTR was often been the de facto Chief Minister, representing the state at several events.

The US-educated leader with an information technology background, held key portfolios of information technology, industry and urban development in the previous cabinet. With his connect with the youth and social outreach effectively using the social media tools, he has become a popular face of the TRS.

Be it holding talks with IT and other industry honchos, signing of MoUs or delivering talks on the new state’s initiatives at mega events, he has hogged the limelight. Politically, he played a key role in getting leaders, including legislators from other parties, join the TRS. He also led the party to its first victory in the municipal elections in Hyderabad in 2015.

KTR and his only sister, K. Kavitha, entered politics when the Telangana movement led by their father was at its peak. KTR made his electoral debut from Sircilla in Karimnagar in 2009. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018.

Kavitha, who mobilised women during the Telangana movement through cultural activities, was elected to Lok Sabha from Nizamabad constituency in 2014. She is seeking re-election in the April 11 polls.

Both KTR and Kavitha dismissed criticism by their political rivals that KCR is encouraging dynasty politics. “We have been elected by people,” is their common refrain.

When KCR revived the Telangana movement by floating the TRS in 2001 after quitting the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), his nephew T. Harish Rao was one of those who were by his side. Making a modest beginning as media incharge, he grew stronger in the organisation and played a key role in the movement.

Harish Rao became a minister in the Congress-led coalition government in 2004. A leader with considerable support at the grassroots, he has been elected to Assembly six times from Siddipet and improved his majority with every election. In the recent polls, he retained the seat with a margin of over 1.20 lakh votes.

There have been reports of Harish Rao being unhappy over the way KCR brought in his son and has been promoting him as his successor. However, publicly the cousins deny any differences.

Harish Rao, who was irrigation minister in KCR’s earlier cabinet, has not been inducted this time amid the buzz that the TRS chief is sidelining him to pave way for his son’s ascension.

Harish Rao’s induction in the cabinet may depend on the post-poll scenario at the Centre. If KCR remains the Chief Minister, Harish may again find a cabinet berth.

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Lack of star campaigners takes sheen off Congress

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Lack of star campaigners takes sheen off Congress

Hyderabad: Senior Congress party leaders including TPCC chief Uttamkumar Reddy are contesting as MP candidates in 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana, the poll campaign has virtually became an individual effort for each candidate.

For instance, Revanth Reddy is contesting in Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency and TPCC chief from Nalgonda and these leaders are unable to find time to campaign for other Congress candidates. Congress party so far didn’t even hold a massive rally or public meeting in any constituency so far. TPCC has sent a request to Rahul Gandhi to visit Telangana again on April 8, but so far no confirmation, said a senior Congress leader.

Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit had failed to evoke expected response. Congress party cadres want Priyanka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to tour Telangana to boost morale for the party. But, they lack time as they have to take care of pan-India election campaign.

Congress senior leaders Gulam Nabi Azad and Sachin Pilot are visiting Telangana on Sunday to participate in Chevella public meeting in support of Konda Vishveshwar Reddy.

CLP leader Mallu Bhattivikramarka is focusing on Khammam Lok Sabha constituency. Another senior leader V Hanumantha Rao has been confined to few Lok Sabha constituencies only. Telangana Congress campaigning committee chairperson Vijayashanthi only seems to be more active as she participated in roadshows in several Lok Sabha constituencies. Congress party has listed about 40 cinema stars as its campaigners, but so far no one turned active in the election campaign. The cancellation of Rahul Gandhi’s tour schedule and non-confirmation of Priyanka Gandhi’s schedule have disappointed party cadres, remarked a senior Congress leader.

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MPTC/ ZPTC elections in Telangna likely in June; EC bars 12,700 candidates

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MPTC/ ZPTC elections in Telangna likely in June; EC bars 12,700 candidates

Hyderabad: If indications become true, elections for MPTC and ZPTC will be held in Telangana during June. More than 1,600 candidates, who contested in 2014 elections, have been declared ineligible to contest this time. Further, the EC has also barred over 11,103 candidates from contesting MPTC and ZPTC elections as these are facing three-year ban over not submitting poll expenditure details pertaining to 2013 Panchayati elections. With this, over 12,600 candidates became ineligible for ZPTC and MPTC elections.

Though three-year term would end with 2016 year, it’s effective till 2021 year as the EC initiated action too late.

The Election Commission (EC) has started initiating process of elections for ZPTC and MPTC in two or three phases in Telangana. The EC has asked district collectors and superintendents of police (SPs) to submit their proposals.

The EC has barred over 1,600 candidates from contesting in ZPTC and MPTC elections as they failed to submit their 2014 poll expenditure details to the EC, which had conducted the elections in single phase.

Owing to increase in number of districts and polling centers, the EC has decided to hold ZPTC and MPTC elections in two or three phases. Based on the feedback and proposals from district collectors and SPs, the EC will decide on the number of phases for ZPTC and MPTC elections.

The EC will begin training session to returning officials during April 14-15 as soon as the Lok Sabha polls are over.

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KCR master plan – Reunification slogan to improve TRS prospects

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KCR master plan – Reunification slogan to improve TRS prospects

Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao has no scarcity for novel techniques to save his TRS party from any crisis. In recent days ahead of the April 11 election, the TRS is facing a new threat from the pro-Telangana forces and organisations across the state. They are openly questioning the TRS failures in respect of delivery of the KCR government’s promises. The Osmania University students have once again brought up the issue of Telangana backwardness and its aspirations.

Against this backdrop, KCR began the slogan of Reunification of Telangana. This is just another name for his Operation Aakarsh to attract strong leaders and their cadres from other parties. KCR has been doing this ever since founding his party. He has successfully blackmailed many leaders under the name of Telangana agitation. A situation prevailed once that Congress and TDP leaders in Telangana were terrified to criticize KCR as he might brand them as anti-Telangana. Now, KCR is using his power as the chief minister to persuade or force or blackmail other parties leaders to join the TRS. The joining of former minister Mandava Venkateswara Rao is just one small example. The Reunification is needed badly for KCR to save his party from the rising wave of dissatisfaction among different sections especially farmers and anti-backwardness activists.

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Why KCR inviting Mandava into party fold?

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Why KCR inviting Mandava into party fold?

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister has invited former TDP minister Mandava Venkateshwar Rao into the party. Mandava is a former colleague of KCR during the TDP regime in the united Andhra Pradesh. Why KCR is luring Mandava is the question making rounds in the political circles.

“The answer is simple. The contesting of 185 candidates in Nizamabad is posing a major hurdle for TRS and Mandava has good hold in the farming community in the Nizamabad district. That’s the reason, KCR has personally went to Mandava’s home to invite him to join the TRS party,” said a political analyst.

With 185 candidates contesting in Lok Sabha constituency, Nizamabad has attracted the nation’s attention. Farmers of turmeric and jowar turned against the TRS over not getting minimum support price (MSP) for their produce. Though it’s central subject, farmers are showing their ire over TRS. In protest against the Centre and state governments, farmers numbering over 185 have filed their nominations for the Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency. This has created a tough time for sitting MP Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of KCR.

Mandava’s joining TRS came up for discussion among the political circles before assembly elections also. Mandava was invited before Assembly elections in December 2018, but he didn’t show interest as TDP was contesting under Mahakutami banner.

Cutting across the party lines, KCR and Mandava have cordial relations. Mandava was MLA for five terms and served as major irrigation minister during the TDP ruling in the united AP.

Farmers are demanding for ballot paper instead of EVMs and Congress is also supporting this demand.

It’s difficult for rural voters to identify the candidate of their choice sorting out 185 candidates on EVM, said farmers in a representation to the Election Commission (EC), while requesting for normal ballot paper. This created concerns among the TRS cadres as it’ll dent the vote bank. The truck and similar vehicle symbols damaged TRS vote bank in the Assembly elections as rural voters got confused and voted for other vehicle symbols instead of car symbol. With lengthy list of 185 candidates in the fray, TRS is worried over the poll pattern in the rural areas of Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency. Barring Mandava, all the TDP leaders and cadres joined TRS.

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KCR government performed poorly on voter concerns: ADR

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KCR government performed poorly on voter concerns: ADR

The K. Chandrashekar Rao government in Telangana performed ‘below average’ on the most important concerns of voters including employment opportunities, healthcare facilities and public transport, says a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Released on Friday, the ‘Telangana Survey 2018’ said the government also performed “poorly” in providing water for agriculture and tackling problems arising due to mining and quarrying.

Across the state, the major concerns of voters were better employment opportunities (65.99 per cent), better hospitals and primary healthcare centres (33.23 per cent) and improved public transport (25.89 per cent), according to the survey report by the election watchdog.

In rural Telangana, the top priorities were employment opportunities (63 per cent), higher price realization for farm products (45 per cent) and subsidy for seeds and fertilizers (44 per cent). The government performed ‘below average’ on all three, it said.

Employment (71 per cent), noise pollution (50 per cent) as well as air and water pollution (40 per cent) continued to be huge concerns for the urban voters.

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TRS, Congress at loggerheads on approvals for public meetings

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TRS, Congress at loggerheads on approvals for public meetings

Hyderabad: At a time when political campaigning peaking, ruling TRS and Congress party are intensifying their fight to get permissions from the Police Department and the Election Commission (EC) for their public meetings, rallies and road shows.

The competition for getting such approvals is more severe than seeking votes in the Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to be held on April 11. With hardly a week to go for elections, both the parties have locked horns over this battle, said a senior Police official. Congress party is keen on organising road shows by Rahul Gandhi in Secunderabad, Nalgonda, Bhongir and Chevella Lok Sabha constituencies.

Congress party is criticising TRS for not practising democratic principles during the election campaign. The grand-old party said that it “couldn’t get permission for public meeting at Manneguda in Vikarabad for Soni Gandhi on April 8. We couldn’t get public meeting of Sonia Gandhiji. Because of Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s tour on the same day in Vikarabad. This shows mockery side of TRS party.”

Congess party couldn’t get public meeting permission for Konda Vishweshvar Reddy in Chevella. Mega star Chiranjeevi, who’s a relative of Konda family, was scheduled to participate in this public meeting. But, we couldn’t get the required approval, maintained a senior Congress leader.

On the other hand, the Police department cites the reason of law and order as they don’t want public meetings of TRS and Congress on same day in the same constituency.

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KCR insulted and chased away Andhras?

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KCR insulted and chased away Andhras?

The Andhra sentiment is appealing greatly to the AP voters like never before. Is it running like an under current in the April 11 election? Probably this is the reason why TDP boss Chandrababu Naidu is making a repeated mention of how the Andhras were and are badly treated during and after the state separation. His unsparing attack on KCR is rousing the feelings of audiences at election meetings.

Naidu recalls how Andhras gave their sweat and blood by working hard for construction of modern Hyderabad for over 60 years. But KCR insults and says that the Andhras are living in Hyderabad without shame. Who will bear such humiliation and live there bearing such insults? KCR called us demons, useless dogs and so many other things, says Naidu. KCR had also made an attack on the cultural heritage of Andhras by saying their biryani is like ‘dung biryani’.

Naidu tells voters that the Telangana government has to give Rs. 1 lakh crore to AP towards its share of property. This was part of the promises made at the time of the state separation. But KCR has not given a single rupee till now. Moreover, he is harassing AP state by conspiring with Modi and Jagan, says Naidu.

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Vote for TRS will be vote for Modi: Rahul

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Vote for TRS will be vote for Modi: Rahul

Campaigning in Telangana on Monday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi told people that a vote for the TRS would be a vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP and RSS.

Addressing an election rally here, he alleged that there was a secret understanding between the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Modi.

“There is partnership between them. The remote control is in Modi’s hands,” he said.

He pointed out that the TRS supported demonetization and Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its MPs extended full support to the Modi government in Parliament. He also claimed that TRS President and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao never spoke about the Rafale deal.

He said Modi and KCR “do a drama” by criticizing each other before elections but in reality they were one.

The Congress President said only the Congress was fighting Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

“This is a fight between two ideologies. One ideology stands for dividing India, pitting one community and caste against other so that 15-20 people can get all the benefits. Another ideology is for one India where there will be room for everyone and all will be protected.”

Gandhi alleged that unemployment under Modi government reached the highest in 45 years but he never spoke a word about the problem. “China creates 50,000 jobs in 24 hours, Modi snatches employment from 27,000 Indian youth in the same 24 hours.”

Referring to demonetization, he said Modi spiked high currency notes in the name of fighting black money but made common man stand in queues.

“I don’t know what came into this man’s mind. He announced scrapping of notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 at 8 p.m. Ask any economist, he will say it was madness.”

Gandhi said Modi was the chowkidar of thieves as he helped 15-20 people to the tune of Rs 3 lakh crore.

“Every day this chowkidar works to help these people and also spreads hatred.”

The Congress leader said Modi made a false pledge of depositing Rs 15 lakh in the bank accounts of every citizen.

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Prime Minister Modi, AICC chief Rahul Gandhi to address in Telangana

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Prime Minister Modi, AICC chief Rahul Gandhi to address in Telangana

Hyderabad: Monday is a busy day for Telangana politics as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will be addressing at public meetings at different places in Telangana. Modi will take part in a public meeting at LB Stadium campaigning for Lok Sabha candidates in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Chevella and Malkajgiri constituencies. Modi will arrive Hyderabad in the evening to address the meeting at 5pm.

BJP leaders Bandaru Dattatreya, MLA Raja Singh, Secunderabad Lok Sabha candidate G Kishan Reddy, Ramachandra Rao, Laxman and other leaders are making arrangements for the public meeting and engaged in mobilizing the public in large numbers.

Rahul Gandhi arrived here from Bengaluru by a special flight on Sunday night and will address at Wanaparthy, Huzurnagar and Zahirabad. Rahul Gandhi is expected to announce highlights of Congress party manifesto at Zahirabad meeting.

Rahul Gandhi will reach Zahirabad by gelicopter from Shamshababaad airport to address a public meeting in the afternoon. Telangana Congress in-charge RC Khuntia, TPCC chief Uttamkumar Reddy, CLP leader Mallu Bhattivikramarka, star campaigner Vijayashanti and other senior leaders will accompany Rahul Gandhi at the three public meetings.

BJP leaders are criticizing the under current agreement between TRS and Congress. “BJP is gaining the ground as its vote bank has been enhancing. Congress leaders are indirectly working for TRS because of their business interests and real estate ventures. Telangana people voted for Congress and 19 candidates won as MLAs, but 10 of them defected to TRS. That’s the reason, sincere leaders are leaving Congress. Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy, Vijayarama Rao and other Congress leaders are joining BJP. Senior leader and former minister DK Aruna and former TRS Lok Sabha floor leader Jithender Reddy have already joined BJP. This is showing the increasing strength of BJP in Telangana,” said Dr K Laxman.

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Why senior leaders leaving Congress?

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Why senior leaders leaving Congress?

Hyderabad: Four senior Congress leaders are leaving the grand-old party. After former minister Sunitha Laxma Reddy, it’s the turn of Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy to resign from Congress party. Another former minister G Vijayarama Rao also resigned from Congress. Further, former Congress MLA Pravin Reddy is reportedly looking to TRS as he was denied party ticket for Husnabad Assembly constituency. Ponguleti will join BJP party soon.

Explaining about the reasons that forced him to leave the Congress party in a letter addressed to AICC chief Rahul Gandhi, Reddy said: “The Telangana Congress leaders have made the party a commercial entity. The TPCC has failed to strengthen the party from gross root level in Telangana. Moreover, the ticket allocation was full of corruption and that made the party as the commercial party for rich people instead of encouraging those who have been loyal to the party for long. I worked for Congress for over 35 years, but the party didn’t recognise my commitment and contribution. I don’t see any rationale behind continuing the same TPCC office bearers after the dismal performance in Assembly elections. Further, blaming their failure on EVMs is really shameful on the part of the party.”

Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sunday afternoon and later in the night, he joined BJP in the presence of party president Amit Shah.

On the other hand, Sunitha Laxma Reddy, after resigning from Congress, is set to join TRS on Monday.

“Few Congress leaders were trying to suppress me. There’s no discipline in the Congress party. Without asking for my explanation, how can TPCC suspend me from the party. I started my political career as MLA 20 years ago. Late Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy accommodated me in the Cabinet. I have already sent my resignation letter to AICC chief Rahul Gandhi,” maintained Sunitha.

Vijayarama Rao has criticised TPCC chief Uttamkumar Reddy for encouraging brokers and parachute candidates, while suppressing the senior leaders. “TPCC only encourages land grabbers, brokers and those who practice illegal activities only,” remarked Rao.

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Will ire of govt employees impact TRS Target-16?

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Will ire of govt employees impact TRS Target-16?

Hyderabad: Speculation is rife over latest remarks made by Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao about possible scrapping of revenue department and what’s kind of impact will it make on the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections for TRS, which is spearheading the poll campaign with a ‘Target-16’ mission.

In a recent telephonic conversation with a farmer from Mancherial district, KCR had termed that revenue staff as most corrupt. Subsequently in a public meeting in Miryalaguda, KCR further referred to the problems of farmers pertaining to the revenue department and asked them to wait till June, by which Election Code concludes. KCR had assured farmers that he would take a revolutionary decision after June to free the farming community from the clutches of corrupt revenue employees once for all.

These hints of KCR have triggered speculation that the TRS government will scrap the revenue department. Naturally, all the employees of revenue department have turned cautious and have started expressing their concerns and criticising the TRS government. Other employees from different government departments are also expressing their solidarity for revenue staff.

Political analysts observe that this will impact the poll pattern and may reduce the TRS vote bank by at least one per cent.

Fearing possible similar treatment of KCR, other departments will definitely support the revenue staff and all the Telangana government employees would together protest against the TRS government, said an NGO leader.

Some NGO leaders also attribute the reason for such revolutionary decision by KCR to the latest debacle in MLC elections. TRS lost in three MLC seats from Teachers and Graduates constituencies.

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KCR warns MLAs for not cooperating new candidates

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KCR warns MLAs for not cooperating new candidates

Hyderabad: TRS supremo and Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has warned party MLAs and senior leaders about severe consequences if they don’t support and work for the victory of MP candidates. KCR became angry over the non-cooperation of MLAs and senior leaders and cautioned them to take responsibility for defeat if TRS loses in MP seats. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has fielded five new candidates, who’re contesting for the first time in Lok Sabha elections.

KCR had reportedly held a review meeting on Lok Sabha elections, campaigning, present situation so far, etc. Almost all the ministers, MLAs, sitting MPs and senior leaders had been called for this review meeting.

TRS is working on Target-16 mission for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. KCR expressed his anger over the way LB stadium public meeting organised and subsequently it was cancelled owing to lack of public. TRS had planned the public meeting considering the Secunderabad, Malkajgiri and Chevella Lok Sabha constituencies.

KCR has arrived to a conclusion that lack of coordination among local leaders and motivation were prime reasons for the flop show.

During the review meeting, KCR had cautioned the party MLAs, ministers and senior leaders to resolve the problem immediately as far as lack of coordination is concerned. KCR also made it clear that party ministers and MLAs should take responsibility of the defeat in MP seats concerned.

The chief minister also spoke to MLAs and ministers, who didn’t attend the review meeting, personally and cautioned them to take immediate remedial action. KCR has also set target of surpassing majority achieved in the Assembly elections.

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Congress sees collapse of TRS if KTR becomes Telangana CM

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Congress sees collapse of TRS if KTR becomes Telangana CM

Hyderabad: V Hanumantha Rao, former MP and AICC secretary, made a forecast on tumbling of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) once KT Rama Rao becomes chief minister of Telangana. He attributed the reason of under current discontent to the collapse of the pink party.

“There’s tremendous under current discontent within TRS. But, it’s not exposed because of TRS supremo K Chandrashekahr Rao’s dictatorship and successful political journey so far. However, if KCR makes his son KT Rama Rao as chief minister of Telangana, then the party will collapse automatically. Voters are also realising that TRS government is doing nothing for them. The latest episode of LB Stadium flop show is just beginning for the TRS. Its friendly party AIMIM also couldn’t mobilise Muslims as it was Friday,” remarked Rao, popularly known as VH.

Congress party has further stated that TRS candidates and party cadres are engaged in transportation of huge money and they’re using ambulances for this purpose to avoid public eye and official checkups. Congress has requested the Election Commission (EC) to look into the matter.

Meanwhile, AICC general secretary and Telangana in-charge RC Khuntia said that KCR and Modi are two sides of a coin. While highlighting the poll surveys, which predict Congress win, Khuntia said that KCR was supporting Modi on every issue including note ban and GST, and now started criticising him.

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Jolt to Telangana Congress as senior leader quits

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In yet another blow to the Congress in Telangana, its senior leader Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy on Sunday resigned from the party.

A former member of Telangana Legislative Council, Sudhakar Reddy is likely to join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

He took the decision two days after his term as a member of the Council came to an end.

In his resignation letter sent to Congress President Rahul Gandhi, he voiced his displeasure over the functioning of state leaders. He alleged that those with money power were given tickets to contest the elections while hardworking party leaders were ignored.

Reddy’s resignations came hours before Gandhi’s arrival to kick-off the party’s campaign for the April 11 elections to all 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.

The senior leader from Khammam district is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day. He might join the party at the BJP rally scheduled in Hyderabad on Monday.

A few days ago, former minister D.K. Aruna switched loyalty to the BJP. She is contesting as the BJP candidate from the Mahabubnagar Lok Sabha seat.

The Congress is already reeling under a series of desertions. As many as 10 MLAs of the party have defected to the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) this month.

In the Assembly elections held in December 2018, the Congress had bagged 19 seats in the 119-member Assembly.

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TDP, TJS & Left parties supporting Congress in Telangana

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TDP, TJS & Left parties supporting Congress in Telangana

Hyderabad: Putting fullstop to the speculation, TDP, TJS and Left parties (CPI and CPM) have decided to extend their support to Congress party in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 11 in Telangana. However, there would be no alliance on the lines of Prajakutami in Assembly elections. Despite not having alliance, the support of these parties will give extra much needed muscle to Congress to fight against TRS, said a political analyst.

The old allies of Prajakutami, which contested in Assembly elections held in December 2018 and failed to make an impact against the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), are coming together again to take it on the pink party.

Congress party is contesting in all the 17 Lok Sabha constituencies, while TRS in 16 and AIMIM in Hyderabad MP seat.

TDP is for the first time, since its inception in 1982, not contesting in Telangana. “However, we’re against TRS and BJP. So, we’ll support Congress party in Telangana,” said a senior TDP leader.

Coming to Left parties, CPI and CPM are in seat-sharing agreement for four Lok Sabha constituencies. CPI is contesting from Mahbubabad and Bhongir, while CPM has fielded candidates in Khammam and Nalgonda. Both the Left parties will support Congress in the remaining 13 Lok Sabha constituencies.

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YCP-BJP-TRS conspiring to eliminate Chandrababu?

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YCP-BJP-TRS conspiring to eliminate Chandrababu?

TDP is perceiving a big threat to their leader. It’s expressing concern over the rising number of illegal and criminal activities by the opposition YSR Congress Party which is ready to indulge in violence and murders to sabotage and disrupt the April 11 AP Assembly and Lok Sabha election.

The basis for these fears is that YCP President Jaganmohan Reddy and his co-accused Vijayasai Reddy are getting top cops transferred in AP only with an objective to create violent disturbances to hijack the election process.

MLC YVB Rajendra Prasad said that the YCP, BJP and TRS were hatching a conspiracy to eliminate CM Chandrababu Naidu in an Alipiri-like raid and destabilise Andhra Pradesh as part of their future political ambitions. The transfer of CM’s security and intelligence chief AB Venkateswara Rao by the Central Election Commission was a clear evidence of the bigger political conspiracy being planned by Jaganmohan Reddy.

The TDP said that if anything happens to Chandrababu Naidu, then Jagan, PM Modi and Chandrasekhar Rao should have to take the total responsibility for the same. The CEC would be equally held responsible as it’s behaving like a front organisation for the BJP and its partners without verifying facts before taking a crucial decision.

Mr Rajendra Prasad also demanded that the CEC should explain to the people about exact reasons for the transfer of the AP cops in the middle of election process. The same CEC didn’t take any action against the Telangana intelligence chief at time of 2018 assembly election despite complaints given by Congress. At that time, the CEC said the intelligence chief was among those officials not connected with the election process and so there was no need for his transfer.

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Why BJP confident of winning Mahbubnagar MP seat?

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Hyderabad: BJP has fielded DK Aruna, a senior leader and former Congress minister, in Mahbubnagar Lok Sabha constituency. With TRS sitting MP from Mahbubnagar AP Jithender Reddy returning to BJP, the prospects for BJP winning this MP seat become much brighter, observe political analysts. BJP is likely to offer Rajya Sabha seat to Jithender Reddy.

AP Jithender Reddy, the Mahbubnagar sitting MP from TRS, was denied ticket for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Irked over this, Reddy held a series of meetings with BJP senior leaders including saffron party national general secretary Ram Madhav.

Why TRS has denied ticket to Jithender Reddy? Well Reddy had allegations against him that he indulged in anti-TRS activity as he worked against MLA candidates in the Assembly elections held in December 2018.

Jithender Reddy’s joining TRS helped the pink party strengthen in Mahbbubanagar district. The vacuum created by his absence for BJP has been filled by DK Aruna, who left Congress to join saffron party. With adding strength of Jithender Reddy, BJP is on cloud nine as this party considers this Mahbubnagar MP seat is almost confirmed for it.

From Mahbubnagar Lok Sabha constituency Jithender Reddy contested on TDP ticket in 1996, on BJP ticket contested in 1998 and 1999 and on TRS ticket in 2014.

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