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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Doctors must be appreciated for their service: Dattatreya
Hyderabad: FormerGovernor of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, Bandaru Dattatreya, emphasized the importance of encouraging doctors who selflessly serve society. After watching the Mann Ki Baat program hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he attended and spoke at a 'Free Cancer Screening and Mega Health Camp' organized by the Dr. Shobha Memorial Charitable Trust and the Telangana PPS Medical Department on Sunday. The event took place at the Hari Kishan Eye Care & Laser Center in Bagh Lingampalli and focused on cervical, breast, and oral cancers, as well as eye health, retina issues, glaucoma, ENT, diabetes, and general medicine. Addressing the gathering, Dattatreya expressed pride in organizing such a free health camp and encouraged everyone to participate in regular cancer screening tests throughout their lives. R. Krishnaiah, a member of the Rajya Sabha, urged doctors to provide medications at lower prices, particularly for the poor. He noted that many changes are already occurring in the medical field each day. Similarly, Legislative Council member Malka Komaraiah called on doctors to take the initiative to organize health camps in other areas. TPPS State President Vishnu Murthy appealed to both politicians and the public to support selfless doctors. Dr. Samatha, General Secretary of the BJP Mahila Morcha, assured that they would consider the advice and suggestions shared and work to establish additional free screening centers in other regions. She also thanked the doctors present and all those who contributed to the event.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'I Thank...': Bandaru Dattatreya Reacts As Telangana CM Pitches Him For Next Vice President
Ex-Governor Bandaru Dattatreya thanked Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for suggesting him for VP. Reddy demanded the post for Telangana, citing Telugu as the 2nd most spoken language. Former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya acknowledged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's suggestion to nominate him for the Vice President position, saying, 'I thank all those who think about me." This comes after Reddy on Wednesday demanded that Dattatreya, an OBC leader from Telangana, be made the Vice President of India. He said the post should be given to Telangana as Telugu was the second-most spoken language in the country, and justice to the native speakers must be done. #WATCH | Hyderabad | On Telangana CM Revanth Reddy suggesting his name for Vice President, former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya says, 'I thank all those who think about me." — ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2025 Dhankhar resigned as the Vice President on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. He sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect. Reddy also termed the resignation of Dhankhar as 'unfortunate". 'The next Vice President should be from Telangana. Telangana deserves its due. You cannot do so much injustice to the people of Telangana. Telugu is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi, and then comes Bengali. Injustice has been done to our people. 'I have demanded that the NDA government appoint Bandaru Dattatreya as the next Vice President of India. If Dattatreya is made the vice president, then some of your sins will be forgiven," news agency PTI quoted the Congress leader as saying. Dattatreya was the Haryana governor from 2019-2021. He was made the governor of Himachal Pradesh in July 2021 and vacated that post on July 21 this year. Reddy said he proposed Dattatreya's name because there is so much talk about OBCs these days, and Dattatreya, an OBC, was removed from the post of governor. He mentioned that Bandi Sanjay was also removed as the BJP president of Telangana, referring to both Dattatreya and Sanjay as prominent representatives of the Telugu OBC community. 'They sent a person of Telugu-speaking person back home from Delhi (referring to former VP M Venkaiah Naidu). Then they removed Bandaru Dattatreya as governor and then removed Bandi Sanjay as Telangana BJP president," said Reddy, attacking the BJP-led Centre. When asked whether the Congress would support Dattatreya's candidature, he said, 'I will try and help Bandaru Dattatreya, and I will also request my leadership to support him too, but the Congress leadership will take a call on it." He further alleged that the country is in danger till the NDA government is in power, and it has to be removed. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 15:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Revanth Reddy bats for Bandaru Dattatreya, a Telugu OBC, for vice president post
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday demanded former Union Minister and ex-Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, an OBC leader from Telangana, be made the Vice President of India. Reddy said the post should be given to Telangana as Telugu was the second-most spoken language in the country.(PTI) He said the post should be given to Telangana as Telugu was the second-most spoken language in the country, and justice to the native speakers must be done. Meanwhile, he termed as "unfortunate" the resignation of former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar. "The next Vice President should be from Telangana. Telangana deserves its due. You cannot do so much injustice to the people of Telangana. Telugu is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi, and then comes Bengali. Injustice has been done to our people. "I have demanded that the NDA government appoint Bandaru Dattatreya as the next Vice President of India. If Dattatreya is made the vice president, then some of your sins will be forgiven," the Congress leader told reporters here. Dattatreya was the Haryana governor during 2019-2021. He was made the governor of Himachal Pradesh in July 2021 and vacated that post on July 21 this year. Reddy said he proposed Dattatreya's name because there is so much talk about OBCs these days, and Dattatreya, an OBC, was removed from the post of governor. He said Bandi Sanjay was also axed as the BJP president of Telangana, as he termed both these leaders the main face of Telugu OBCs. "They sent a person of Telugu-speaking person back home from Delhi (referring to former VP M Venkaiah Naidu). Then they removed Bandaru Dattatreya as governor and then removed Bandi Sanjay as Telangana BJP president," said Reddy, attacking the BJP-led Centre. Asked if the Congress would support Dattatreya's candidature, he said, "I will try and help Bandaru Dattatreya and I will also request my leadership to support him too, but the Congress leadership will take a call on it." Reddy also alleged that the country is in danger till the NDA government is in power, and it has to be removed.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Revanth Reddy bats for Bandaru Dattatreya, a Telugu OBC, for vice president post
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday demanded former Union Minister and ex-Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, an OBC leader from Telangana, be made the Vice President of India. He said the post should be given to Telangana as Telugu was the second-most spoken language in the country, and justice to the native speakers must be done. Meanwhile, he termed as 'unfortunate' the resignation of former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar. 'The next Vice President should be from Telangana. Telangana deserves its due. You cannot do so much injustice to the people of Telangana. Telugu is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi, and then comes Bengali. Injustice has been done to our people. 'I have demanded that the NDA government appoint Bandaru Dattatreya as the next Vice President of India. If Dattatreya is made the vice president, then some of your sins will be forgiven,' the Congress leader told reporters. Dattatreya was the Haryana governor during 2019-2021. He was made the governor of Himachal Pradesh in July 2021 and vacated that post on July 21 this year. Reddy said he proposed Dattatreya's name because there is so much talk about OBCs these days, and Dattatreya, an OBC, was removed from the post of governor. He said Bandi Sanjay was also axed as the BJP president of Telangana, as he termed both these leaders the main face of Telugu OBCs. 'They sent a person of Telugu-speaking person back home from Delhi (referring to former VP M Venkaiah Naidu). Then they removed Bandaru Dattatreya as governor and then removed Bandi Sanjay as Telangana BJP president,' said Reddy, attacking the BJP-led Centre. Asked if the Congress would support Dattatreya's candidature, he said, 'I will try and help Bandaru Dattatreya and I will also request my leadership to support him too, but the Congress leadership will take a call on it.' Reddy also alleged that the country is in danger till the NDA government is in power, and it has to be removed.
NDTV
7 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Revanth Reddy Bats For Telugu OBC Leader Bandaru Dattatreya For Vice President Post
New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday demanded former Union Minister and ex-Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, an OBC leader from Telangana, be made the Vice President of India. He said the post should be given to Telangana as Telugu was the second-most spoken language in the country, and justice to the native speakers must be done. Meanwhile, he termed as "unfortunate" the resignation of former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar. "The next Vice President should be from Telangana. Telangana deserves its due. You cannot do so much injustice to the people of Telangana. Telugu is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi, and then comes Bengali. Injustice has been done to our people. "I have demanded that the NDA government appoint Bandaru Dattatreya as the next Vice President of India. If Dattatreya is made the vice president, then some of your sins will be forgiven," the Congress leader told reporters here. Mr Dattatreya was the Haryana governor during 2019-2021. He was made the governor of Himachal Pradesh in July 2021 and vacated that post on July 21 this year. Mr Reddy said he proposed Mr Dattatreya's name because there is so much talk about OBCs these days, and Dattatreya, an OBC, was removed from the post of governor. He said Bandi Sanjay was also axed as the BJP president of Telangana, as he termed both these leaders the main face of Telugu OBCs. "They sent a person of Telugu-speaking person back home from Delhi (referring to former VP M Venkaiah Naidu). Then they removed Bandaru Dattatreya as governor and then removed Bandi Sanjay as Telangana BJP president," said Mr Reddy, attacking the BJP-led Centre. Asked if the Congress would support Mr Dattatreya's candidature, he said, "I will try and help Bandaru Dattatreya, and I will also request my leadership to support him too, but the Congress leadership will take a call on it." Mr Reddy also alleged that the country is in danger till the NDA government is in power, and it has to be removed.
