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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Correct injustice done to Telugu netas, make Dattatreya VP: Revanth
1 2 Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the BJP-led NDA govt can "correct the grave injustice done to the Telugu leaders at the national level" by nominating BC leader from Telangana , Bandaru Dattatreya , for the vice-president's post. He, however, hastened to add that this was the demand from the people of Telangana and that the INDIA bloc's consensus candidate would be decided by the AICC leadership and other members. On my behalf, I will personally request the AICC to name Dattatreya. Modi should protect the self-respect of the Telugu people and appoint Dattatreya as the vice-president," Revanth claimed. "Telugu is the most spoken language in the country after Hindi, and the most spoken language in south India," he told reporters in New Delhi. "All these years, the BJP has conspired against the Telugu people and not allowed Telugu leadership to rise to key national positions. There was a discussion on making Venkaiah Naidu the President, but he was asked to vacate his official residence and sent back home. Unki ghar wapsi kar dee." You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad He added that Dattatreya was recently relieved of his duties as governor of Haryana. "Earlier, he was stripped of his Union ministership. This was given to G Kishan Reddy. Another BC leader, Bandi Sanjay, was removed from the post of BJP state president. Now, a Brahmin has been appointed as the new state BJP chief." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Swelling and internal bleeding in the brain, help this baby Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Revanth suggested that the BJP can "wash off its sins" by making Dattatreya the vice-president. "The BJP-led NDA has consistently meted out injustice to the BC leaders from south India, especially Telangana. To make up for that injustice — '100 khoon maaf karne ke liye' (to pardon those 100 wrongs) — they should appoint Dattatreya as the next vice-president," he said.
The Print
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Telangana CM Revanth's advice for Modi govt: make BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya V-P to ‘amend mistake'
'The next Vice President should be from Telangana because last time there were talks that M. Venkaiah Naidu could be made the President of India. But he faced injustice and was sent back. A person who speaks the Telugu language was sent back,' Reddy said, referring to how Naidu was not elevated to the President's post after his term as V-P ended in August 2022. Addressing a press conference here Wednesday, Reddy, one of the three sitting Congress chief ministers, said BJP has an opportunity to 'amend its mistake' of having 'slighted' leaders from the Telugu-speaking state, such as M. Venkaiah Naidu and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, by elevating Dattatreya. New Delhi: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy believes veteran BJP leader and former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya should be the next Vice President of India, following the abrupt resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the post on 21 July. Reddy, who is in the capital to make a presentation on his government's caste survey to the Congress leadership and party MPs Thursday, said Dattatreya was an ideal candidate to succeed Dhankhar. Last month, while launching Dattatreya's autobiography in Hyderabad, Reddy had called the BJP leader an 'ajatashatru' (one with no enemies). 'When Dattatreya was a Union minister, the position was taken from him and given to G. Kishan Reddy. Later, Bandi Sanjay Kumar was BJP state president but a Brahmin, N. Ramchander Rao, replaced him. So the NDA has finished all OBC leaders from South, particularly Telangana. So they should make amends and make Dattatreya the Vice President,' Reddy said. Dattatreya, who has had a long inning with the BJP having started his career with the RSS, was dropped from the Union Council of Ministers in 2017—made to resign ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle. In 2019, he was made the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and later of Haryana, in 2021. Asked if he will get the INDIA bloc to support a possible candidate of Dattatreya, Reddy said he would definitely request the Congress leadership to consider the proposal on behalf of the people of Telangana. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: Jagdeep Dhankhar's abrupt exit says three things about the Modi govt
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'100 khoon maaf karne ke liye': CM Revanth Reddy bats for Vice-President from Telangana; cites OBC neglect by NDA
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (File photo) NEW DELHI: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday called for a leader from Telangana to be appointed as the next Vice President of India, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation. He also strongly pitched for Bandaru Dattatreya , citing his OBC background and past political sidelining by the NDA. Speaking to ANI, Revanth said he was unaware of the reasons behind Dhankhar's resignation, but termed it "unfortunate". "The Vice President should now be from Telangana. Last time, there were discussions about making Venkaiah Naidu the President, but he was sent back. A Telugu-speaking leader was denied that position and later made to return home. As a correction, Bandaru Dattatreya was given the Governor post in Haryana," he said. Revanth further pointed out that when Dattatreya was Union minister, his position was handed over to G Kishan Reddy. Similarly, he claimed the BJP replaced OBC leader Bandi Sanjay as Telangana party president with Brahmin leader Ramchander Rao. "The NDA has consistently downgraded OBC leaders in South India, especially in Telangana. To make up for that injustice — '100 khoon maaf karne ke liye' (to pardon those 100 wrongs) -- it would be appropriate to appoint Bandaru Dattatreya as the next Vice President," Telangana CM said.
NDTV
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Joke": Bengaluru CEO On Astronomer HR Head's Alleged 'Boston Brahmin' Link
A Bengaluru-based CEO has slammed online chatter linking former Astronomer CEO and HR chief's "scandalous" moment at a Coldplay concert to "Brahmins". Anuradha Tiwari, who previously took pride in her "Brahmin genes", has called the link "bizzare". "That Coldplay concert controversy has bizarrely been linked to Brahmins. What a joke!" "Didn't even know 'Boston Brahmins' was a real term until I watched this video," she added. That Coldplay concert controversy has bizarrely been linked to Brahmins. What a joke! Didn't even know 'Boston Brahmins' was a real term until I watched this video. What do you all think? — Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) July 22, 2025 The viral concert clip shows Kristin Cabot, the Chief People Officer of US-based software company Astronomer, with the company's former CEO, Andy Byron. They were both married to other people. Ms Tiwari's comment came in response to internet sleuths discovering that Ms Cabot was married to Andrew Cabot, is a sixth-generation heir to the Privateer Rum fortune and a direct descendant of Andrew Cabot, one of the earliest members of the so-called "Boston Brahmin" elite. Ms Tiwari's post soon went viral. "What next? BBC? British Brahmin Corporation?" a user mocked. Someone commented, "Boston Brahmins were the wealthiest and most influential Americans in New England. The Rockefellers, etc were all Boston Brahmins. So called because they were the direct descendants of the first English settlers." A user wrote, "I guess I missed the part where he blamed the Brahmins." The Cabot family is widely regarded as one of New England's most elite old-money dynasties. Their influence, along with that of the Lowells, Peabodys, and other elite families, shaped Boston's financial and cultural institutions for generations. A local saying goes, "The Lowells talk only to Cabots, and the Cabots talk only to God." Who are Boston Brahmins? Oliver Wendell Holmes coined the term in his 1861 novel Elsie Venner, calling Boston's elite families "the Brahmin Caste of New England", according to a PBS report. Brahmins are the highest priestly caste in India, and Mr Holmes borrowed the term to describe Boston's upper-class, Anglo-Saxon Protestant families, which has stuck since then. The Boston Brahmins were the descendants of Puritans, having made their fortune as American merchants. They were the closest thing the United States has ever had to a true aristocracy. In India, the word "Brahmin" carries a very different sociopolitical meaning, often tied to debates over caste privilege, reservation policies, and social justice. Last year, Ms Tiwari, posted a photo writing, "Brahmin genes." In follow-up posts, she argued that being proud of being a Brahmin identity was no different from claiming pride in being Dalit, Muslim, or tribal. "A mere mention of word 'Brahmin' triggered many inferior beings. Tells a lot about who real casteists are. UCs (upper class) get nothing from the system - no reservation, no freebies. We earn everything on our own and have every right to be proud of our lineage. So, deal with it," she wrote. She added, "There is an entire system working to make Brahmins feel guilty for their very existence."
News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘What A Joke': Bengaluru CEO Rejects ‘Boston Brahmin' Analogy After Coldplay Kiss Cam Row
Last Updated: The term 'Boston Brahmin', which was meant to satirically evoke old-world privilege, has now drawn fire from caste-conscious discourse online. Bengaluru CEO and writer Anuradha Tiwari, who previously stirred debate over her post on 'Brahmin genes," has now pushed back against the online chatter linking the Coldplay concert controversy to Brahmins, calling the connection bizarre. 'That Coldplay concert controversy has bizarrely been linked to Brahmins. What a joke! Didn't even know 'Boston Brahmins' was a real term until I watched this video." She also opened the ground for debate, asking: 'What do you all think?" That Coldplay concert controversy has bizarrely been linked to Brahmins. What a joke!Didn't even know 'Boston Brahmins' was a real term until I watched this video. What do you all think? — Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) July 22, 2025 Her tweet has sparked further discussion online, with many users expressing confusion over the term 'Boston Brahmin", which, despite its name, has no direct connection to Indian caste structures. The term resurfaced after media reports identified Kristin Cabot, the woman involved in the Coldplay kiss cam controversy, as part of the prominent Cabot family, historically associated with Boston's upper elite. Kristin and Andrew Cabot's family legacy includes major business interests in shipping, carbon black manufacturing, and the historic Privateer Rum distillery, which Andrew now runs as its sixth-generation owner. Ironically, the term 'Boston Brahmin', which was meant to satirically evoke old-world privilege, has now unintentionally drawn fire from caste-conscious discourse online. How Did X Users React? The renewed spotlight on the term 'Boston Brahmin' drew a wide range of reactions on social media, with many users expressing confusion, sarcasm, or historical insight. Abhinay Pandey, an X user, wrote: 'Never heard of a 'Boston Brahmin' before and probably it's not even a real thing. But the Brahmin-hate is so strong these days that even a CEO's affair gets blamed on them. " On the other hand, Amit Schandillia clarified the legitimacy of the phrase and said: 'Boston Brahmin is indeed a term. And quite a flattering one at that. Read up, you'll love it." Swayam Tiwari also weighed in, adding historical context. He said: 'Boston Brahmins were the wealthiest and most influential Americans in New England. The Rockefellers, etc., were all Boston Brahmins. So called because they were the direct descendants of the first English settlers." The thread of responses reflected a growing curiosity, and occasional confusion, among X users. view comments 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.
