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Palvai Sravanti Joins BRS

Palvai Sravanti, hailing from the Munugodu constituency, officially joined BRS after resigning from the Congress. In a ceremony at Telangana Bhavan on November 12th, Minister KTR welcomed her into the party, covering her with a party scarf. KTR assured Sravanti of a fitting role within BRS, emphasizing her importance.

Minister KTR acknowledged Palvai Govardhan Reddy’s contribution to the Telangana movement, ensuring that Congress would respect Palvai’s family. KTR criticized party-switching, citing Komati Reddy’s actions as detrimental to governance.

He also highlighted the history of political dynamics, pointing out how Revanth and Rajagopal Reddy, who once traded insults during by-elections, reconciled after joining the Congress. Meanwhile, Sravanti, originally inclined towards the Hastam party, opted for BRS after not securing a Congress ticket.

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BRS: Congress’ Minority Declaration Threatens Harmony

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has called the Congress’ Minority Declaration an “unnecessary” and “harmful” proposal that could create conflict between Backward Classes (BCs) and minorities in Telangana. The declaration, which promises to conduct a caste census for minorities and ensure fair reservations for all backward classes, has been criticized by the BRS for being divisive and impractical.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao has pointed out that the Constitution already recognizes Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and other sections as religious minorities. He has argued that conducting a separate caste census for minorities would be redundant and could harm both BCs and minorities.

Rama Rao has also accused the Telangana Congress of being in cahoots with the BJP. He has pointed out that the Congress is strategically fielding weak candidates against BJP candidates, as part of a prior understanding. He has also questioned the credibility of the Congress party for the nomination of leaders and their family members for multiple constituencies in Telangana, contrary to its Udaypur Declaration prohibiting tickets to two or more members of a family.

The BRS has said that it is committed to minority reservations based on the socio-economic conditions as recommended by the Sachar Committee and Sudhir Committee reports. The party has reminded that the Telangana Assembly had passed a resolution in this regard on April 16, 2017, and sent it to the Centre for approval. However, the Central government has not yet approved the resolution.

The BRS has also accused Congress of failing to provide adequate funds for minorities’ welfare. Rama Rao has pointed out that Congress spent only Rs 930 crore on minorities’ welfare in its 10 years of rule, while the BRS has spent Rs 10,139 crore between 2014-15 and 2023-24.

The BRS has said that it is committed to improving the lives of all people in Telangana, including minorities. The party has said that it will continue to provide them with the support they need to thrive.

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Congress Leader Revanth Reddy’s Real Estate Ambitions Draw Criticism

TPCC president A Revanth Reddy’s plans to replicate the failed Amaravati land pooling scheme in Telangana have evoked stinging criticism from the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and rival parties.

Reddy’s proposal to pool 50,000 acres of land in Rachakonda to build a new city has been labeled as a “real estate broker’s mindset” by his opponents. They point to the disastrous consequences of the Amaravati land pooling scheme, which left many farmers landless and debt-ridden.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao mocked Reddy’s plans, calling him a “gold medal winner” for his involvement in the cash-for-vote scam. Reddy had earlier referred to his jail term for bribery as a “medal,” further fueling the criticism.

Reddy’s real estate ambitions have also raised concerns among farmers, who fear losing their land to corporate interests. They point to the fact that the Amaravati land pooling scheme was primarily aimed at benefiting real estate developers.

The TPCC president’s comments have also reignited the debate over land acquisition and development in Telangana. Critics argue that Reddy’s plans are nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to enrich himself and his cronies at the expense of farmers.

The BRS government, on the other hand, has promised to protect the rights of farmers and ensure fair compensation for land acquisition. They have also launched several schemes to support farmers and improve their livelihoods.

It remains to be seen whether Reddy’s real estate ambitions will gain traction in Telangana. The public’s response to his plans will be a key factor in determining the success or failure of his political agenda.

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Harish Rao Promises Faster Development for Malkajgiri

Malkajgiri, Hyderabad: Telangana Minister T Harish Rao on Wednesday pledged to adopt Malkajgiri and ensure its speedy development. He was speaking at a program where BJP leaders GK Hanmantha Rao, GK Sridevi, and others joined the BRS.

Harish Rao urged the voters to support the BRS candidate Marri Rajsekhar Reddy, stating that the contest is between rowdyism and good governance. He asserted that the money power of Mynampally should be defeated with the power of votes.

He assured the residents that once the elections are over, all their problems will be addressed. He further added that the BRS manifesto is people-centric and should be taken to every household.

Marri Rajasekhar Reddy expressed his commitment to developing Malkajgiri into a model constituency. He sought the cooperation of all to expedite the development process. He also appealed to the people to make K Chandrashekhar Rao the Chief Minister for the third consecutive time.

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BRS Appoints Coordinators for Four Assembly Constituencies

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao appointed three party coordinators for four assembly constituencies on Thursday.

  • Uppala Venkataramana was appointed as the coordinator for the Aswaropet assembly constituency.
  • Kadari Anjaiah was appointed as the coordinator for the Nagarjuna Sagar assembly constituency.
  • Eega Mallesham was entrusted with the responsibility of both Warangal East and Warangal West constituencies.

The appointments were made in a bid to strengthen the party’s presence in the respective constituencies and prepare for the upcoming assembly elections.

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Telangana Election 2023: BRS Predicted to Win With 72-75 Seats

A survey by Janta Ka Mood Political Research and Consultancy has found that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is likely to win the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections with 72 to 75 seats, while the Congress is expected to win 31 to 36 seats. The AIMIM and BJP are projected to win 6 to 7 seats and 4 to 6 seats respectively.

The survey found that the BRS is leading in terms of vote share with 41 percent, followed by the Congress with 34 percent, the BJP with 14 percent, and the AIMIM with 3 percent.

The report also found that there are 18 Assembly seats where there could be very close contests between the BRS, BJP, and Congress.

The report attributed the BRS‘ popularity to the leadership of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, as well as the party’s popular schemes for farmers, youth, women, and other groups.

The report also found that the Congress is bogged down by internal rivalry and lacks a strong face to match Chandrashekhar Rao’s popularity.

The BJP, meanwhile, is suffering from groupism and internal rivalry between groups led by Bandi Sanjay and G Kishan Reddy.

Overall, the survey suggests that the BRS is well-positioned to win the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections.

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Ram Mohan Goud Returns to BRS

Hyderabad: Barely two weeks after joining the Congress, Muddugouni Ram Mohan Goud on Wednesday rejoined the BRS party in the presence of senior leader and Minister T Harish Rao. His wife and former corporator Lakshmi Pasanna Goud and other leaders also joined the BRS.

Goud was the BRS candidate in the 2018 elections and lost to Congress candidate D. Sudheer Reddy, who later defected to the BRS along with other Congress MLAs. Goud had joined the Congress in the presence of TPCC Chief Revanth Reddy on October 12.

Why did Goud rejoin the BRS?

There are a few possible reasons why Goud may have rejoined the BRS. One possibility is that he was unhappy with the Congress party. The Congress party has been struggling in Telangana in recent years, and Goud may have felt that he had better chances of winning an election with the BRS.

Another possibility is that Goud was pressured by the BRS to rejoin the party. The BRS is the ruling party in Telangana, and it has a lot of power and influence. Goud may have felt that he had no choice but to rejoin the BRS if he wanted to stay in politics.

What does this mean for the upcoming Telangana elections?

Goud’s return to the BRS is a boost for the party ahead of the upcoming Telangana elections. The BRS is already the frontrunner in the elections, and Goud’s return will make it even more difficult for the other parties to defeat the BRS.

The Congress party is particularly hurt by Goud’s return to the BRS. The Congress was hoping to make a comeback in the upcoming elections, but Goud’s return to the BRS makes it more difficult for the Congress to win seats.
It remains to be seen whether Goud will be able to win the LB Nagar constituency in the upcoming elections.

However, his return to the BRS is a positive development for the party and a setback for the Congress.

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CM KCR Labels Congress for Past Violence and Lust for Power

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, also known as KCR, has been criticizing the Congress for its history of violence and its relentless pursuit of power, even as the party is facing internal divisions. KCR, who leads the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), urged the public to reject the Congress as a message to leaders who have not shown dedication to Telangana and its citizens.

During public rallies in Huzurnagar, Miryalaguda, and Devarakonda constituencies, KCR highlighted the Congress’s past actions, including events dating back to 1956 when seven individuals opposing the merger of Telangana with Andhra were killed in police confrontations. He reminded the people of Huzurnagar about the injustices suffered by Telangana during the Congress’s rule in the former Andhra Pradesh, as well as the Congress’s failure to protect Telangana’s interests during the state’s bifurcation, especially concerning the distribution of river water, which negatively affected Telangana’s farmers.

In response to N Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks, KCR clarified that he never claimed to have built Nagarjuna Sagar but had emphasized the Congress’s failure to protect Telangana’s interests related to water resources management.

KCR pointed out the BRS’s commitment to fighting for Telangana’s rights within the Assembly, emphasizing that when he demanded water for drought-affected crops in Huzurnagar, the state government quickly released water the next day. He contrasted this with the lack of a strong response from Congress leaders when a former Chief Minister threatened to withhold funds from Telangana.

KCR also mocked the Congress for its internal strife, describing it as a party with numerous Chief Ministerial candidates in Telangana, focused more on personal ambitions than the welfare of the people. He urged voters to choose a party that fulfills its promises and prioritizes the region’s interests over Congress leaders who seek personal gains and contracts.

He criticized top Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, TPCC president A Revanth Reddy, and CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, for their plans to scrap the Dharani land records management portal, suggesting that Congress candidates’ victory would lead to land issues for farmers and the denial of farmer welfare programs.

KCR reiterated that violent attacks on BRS leaders would not be tolerated, mentioning the recent knife attack on Medak MP Kotha Prabhakar Reddy. He asked people to consider their votes carefully, emphasizing that elections where the people win are the true elections that will bring justice to all. He concluded that the Congress, which he believes has not cared for the people, would not win the upcoming November 30 polls.

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Kotha Prabhakar Reddy Attacked with Knife

Siddipet, Telangana: On Monday morning, BRS candidate and MP Kotha Prabhakar Reddy was attacked with a knife by a man named Gatani Raju in Surampalli village of Daultabad mandal. The incident occurred while Reddy was campaigning for the upcoming elections.

Reddy sustained serious injuries in the attack and was rushed to the hospital by his supporters. The police immediately reached the spot and arrested Raju. An investigation into the incident is underway.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown. However, the police have said that they are not ruling out any possibility.

This incident has caused a stir in the political circles of Telangana. Several leaders have condemned the attack and expressed their solidarity with Reddy.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) of being behind the attack. However, the TRS has denied the allegations.

The police have appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony. They have also assured that they will take stringent action against those involved in the attack.

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Komatireddy Brothers’ Secret Pact with Congress-BJP Exposed, Says Harish Rao

Finance Minister T Harish Rao has accused the Komatireddy brothers of having a secret pact with the Congress-BJP to defeat the BRS in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. He said that the return of Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy to the Congress was proof of this pact.

Harish Rao pointed out that Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, who is still in the Congress, had worked for the victory of his brother Rajgopal Reddy when he contested on a BJP ticket in Munugode by-election. He said that neither the Congress nor the BJP took any action against the two brothers, which is clear evidence of their secret pact.

The Minister also alleged that the Congress and BJP are working together to damage the credibility of the BRS and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. He said that the two parties have joined hands in New Delhi to defeat ‘Telangana bidda’ KCR.

Harish Rao also claimed that BJP State president G Kishan Reddy and TPCC president A Revanth Reddy are talking to each other every day over phone to set a collective agenda to defeat the BRS. He said that Kishan Reddy would send many BJP leaders into the Congress ahead of the elections.

The Minister urged the people of Telangana to be aware of the Congress-BJP pact and vote for the BRS in the upcoming elections.

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BRS Supporter Scales Himalayan Peak to unfurl Flex Poster of Johnson Naik

A devoted supporter of the BRS (Bharatiya Rashtriya Samithi) nominee from Khanapur, Bhukya Johnson Naik, made a striking statement high in the Himalayas. Suddala Mahipal, hailing from Surjapur village in Khanapur mandal, undertook a challenging expedition to the 12,500 feet Kedarkantha peak in Uttarakhand. Braving the harsh weather conditions, he unfurled a large flex poster of Johnson Naik, expressing his wholehearted support for Naik and the BRS.

Mahipal’s journey up the towering Himalayan mountain was fueled by his desire for Naik’s success and the widespread implementation of BRS initiatives throughout the country. He believed that the nominee stood a good chance of winning in the Khanapur constituency, thanks to the innovative policies and promises outlined in the party’s manifesto. His symbolic gesture on the mountain peak echoed his unwavering faith in Naik’s vision for the region.

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Warangal and Karimnagar BRS Leaders Join Congress in Large Numbers

Warangal/Karimnagar: A large number of top and second-rung BRS leaders from the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts have joined the Congress party in recent weeks, following the party’s Vijayabheri bus yatra and its six guarantees.

Among the leaders who have joined the Congress are:

  • Former Ghanpur mandal PACS chairman T. Bhaskar Rao
  • Sarpanches B. Sailu Goud and G. Mahendar of Sultanpur village
  • 20 BRS women wing leaders from Warangal district
  • Three BRS corporators of Ramagundam Municipal Corporation – Shankar Naik, Saleem Begum, and P. Yellaiah
  • Penchala Tirupathi, one of the main followers of BRS party MLA Chander Patel
  • Boggu Gani Karmika Sangam senior leaders N. Satyanarayana Reddy and K. Mohan
  • BRS party Dhulikatta single window chairman Pulluri Venu Gopal Rao, directors M. Srinivas Rao and K. Anjaiah, former Venkatraopally village sarpanch D. Shyam Sunder, ward members D. Manohar Rao and Rajeshwar Rao, and former deputy sarpanch of Kichulatapally village K. Srinivas
  • Around 250 youth from Dharmaram mandal led by BRS youth president Bonagiri Srinivas

Reacting to the exodus of BRS leaders, Congress leaders said that it is a sign of the growing popularity of the Congress party and its six guarantees.

  • Bhupalpally assembly segment MLA candidate Gandra Satyanarayana alleged that since BRS has deceived people with fake promises during its two terms, not only people, even ruling party leaders are also not believing BRS and are showing keen interest in joining the Congress party.
  • Peddapalli DCC president and MLA candidate from Ramagundam Raj Tagore Makkan Singh said that there is a good response among people regarding the six guarantees given by Congress, and sensing the changing wind, several leaders of ruling BRS are leaving their party and joining Congress party.

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