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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
TPCC chief to lead Janahita Padayatra from today
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud will lead the Janahita Padayatra starting today (Thursday). AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan will participate in the yatra as the chief guest. The first phase of the padayatra will take place from July 31 to August 4, covering various districts in the State, including Ranga Reddy and Adilabad. Following this, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, TPCC chief, along with ministers, Congress MPs, MLAs, and MLCs, will hold protests in Delhi from August 5 to 7, demanding immediate Central approval for 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BC) communities. During their protest, Congress leaders will also push for an adjournment motion to discuss BC issues in Parliament. A special train will transport a large number of Congress and BC cadres from Telangana to Delhi, where they will participate in a three-day movement activity. The TPCC has devised a strategy to bring 50 prominent BC activists from each district to Delhi to participate in the movement.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Meenakshi Natarajan meets CM Revanth Reddy and TPCC Chief, discusses on various issues
Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy convened a meeting with Congress in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud on Wednesday, July 30. The leaders discussed various important matters, including party formation, an upcoming padayatra, and ongoing struggles for Backward Classes (BC) reservations in Delhi. The Congress party intends to kick off a padayatra from July 31 to August 4, as part of its ongoing campaign efforts. Following this, a crucial three-day event has been scheduled in Delhi on August 5, 6, and 7 to advocate for the approval of the 42 percent BC reservation bills. On August 5, party MPs may push for an adjournment motion to facilitate discussion in both houses of Parliament. A dharna is planned at Jantar Mantar on August 6, with participation from Chief Minister Reddy, along with cabinet members, MLAs, MLCs, party leadership, and BC leaders. The Congress has also resolved to meet with the President on August 7 to submit a memorandum regarding their demands. To bolster their representation, 50 Congress workers from each constituency will travel to Delhi via a special train. After the events in the capital, the Congress padayatra will resume as planned across Telangana.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP chief seeks transparency on caste survey, vows priority for BCs in elections
1 2 Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday urged the state govt to publicly release the findings of the recently conducted caste survey. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy administration is attempting to mislead the Backward Classes (BC) community by citing only 42% reservation, despite reports suggesting that BCs constitute around 52% of the state's population. Addressing members of various BC associations, Rao stressed the need for transparency in the survey process. "The caste survey was not conducted by a central agency, but by the state govt. Therefore, it is crucial that the collected data is verified and made public," he said. Rao reiterated the BJP's commitment to ensuring adequate political representation for BCs in the upcoming local body elections. He assured that the party would allocate the maximum number of seats to BC candidates, regardless of whether the Congress govt upholds proper reservation norms. "We are dedicated to giving BCs top priority in the forthcoming elections," he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The BJP leader also criticised the seat allocation pattern in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Out of 52 councillor seats, he claimed that the BC-E reservation category enabled Muslim candidates to secure 35 seats, which he argued came at the cost of genuine BC communities such as the Yadavas and Gouds. "This imbalance undermines the rightful share of traditional BC communities," Rao said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 18 Unbelievable Luxurious Ocean Liners Luxurious Ocean | Search Ads Learn More Undo Rao concluded by urging the Other Backward Classes community to unite behind the BJP in both the upcoming local body and assembly elections. He emphasised that their collective support would be crucial in bringing about a political shift in the state. "The strength of the BC community is key to the BJP's mission to form the next govt in Telangana," he added.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress showing hypocritical love for BCs: NVSS Prabhakar
Khammam: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state leader and former Uppal MLA NVSS Prabhakar came down heavily on the Congress government, accusing it of betraying the Backward Classes (BCs) with misleading surveys and manipulated data. Speaking at a press meet held here on Saturday during his district tour, Prabhakar alleged that the Congress party's concern for BCs is nothing but 'step-motherly and deceitful love.' He claimed that the government is experimenting with BC rights for political gains. He recalled that during the previous BRS government, the comprehensive household survey indicated that BCs made up nearly 55% of the population. 'How can the BC population suddenly appear reduced in the current survey being conducted by the Revanth Reddy-led government, when the same administrative machinery is involved?' he questioned. Prabhakar demanded an explanation for the discrepancies in data and alleged that this is a deliberate conspiracy to suppress BCs politically. He warned that such manipulation of statistics and inclusion of other communities into the BC list amounts to a betrayal of true BCs. He also criticized the Congress government's move to introduce 42% reservations, claiming it would harm genuine BCs. 'Even Muslims are benefiting under the 10% EBC quota. The primary beneficiary of this distorted reservation policy will be the AIMIM party,' he alleged. Prabhakar mocked Congress's rhetoric, saying its affection for BCs is comparable to 'the blind hug of Dhritarashtra,' implying it is sentimental but destructive. He accused the party of misleading people with false assurances instead of offering real solutions.
New Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rahul Gandhi refused appointment to CM Revanth, insulted people of Telangana: BJP chief
HYDERABAD: BJP state president N Ramchander Rao has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of showing disrespect to Telangana's people by allegedly denying appointment to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, while the latter could easily secure an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union Ministers. Ramchander Rao also criticised Gandhi for skipping Parliament sessions where critical issues were being discussed. During a visit to Delhi on Monday, Rao met with BJP national leaders, including Sunil Bansal, Arvind Menon, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. He is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J.P. Nadda on Tuesday. The BJP state president said that Revanth Reddy visited Delhi 46 times since becoming the chief minister but could not get an audience with the Congress party leadership, which he said was an insult to the people of the state. He further accused the Congress of wrongly blaming the BJP and Union government on the issue of Backward Classes (BC) reservations. He pointed out that the BJP supported the BC reservation bill in the state Assembly but criticized Congress for supporting a 10% reservation under the BC quota on religious grounds, which he said his party opposes. Ramchander Rao raised concerns about the Congress government's failure to seek legal expertise before sending the BC reservation bill or recent ordinance to the central government, noting that such matters fall under the Ninth Schedule. He referred to Tamil Nadu and I.R. Coelho cases, which are under judicial review, and argued that the Congress is aware of the 50% reservation cap and yet continues to blame the BJP for political gain. Addressing factionalism in the BJP, he said that disciplinary action would be taken against those who crossed the party line, asserting that there is no distinction between new and old members. He expressed confidence that both state and national leadership would resolve any internal issues, big or small.
