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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Meenakshi takes stock of situation
Kothagudem/Khammam: Ahead of the upcoming local body elections, Congress leadership is leaving no stone unturned towards connecting with grassroots and formulating an action plan. On Saturday, AICC In-charge Meenakshi Natarajan along with TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy participated in a review meeting of Khammam and Mahabubabad Parliament constituencies. Following this, Meenakshi held one-on-one meetings with MLAs and contested candidates during which she inquired about party development details and discussed the upcoming local body elections. Earlier, as part of 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bheem, Jai Samvidhan' programme Meenakshi planted a sapling at the premises of the Tribal Boys' Gurukul School at Kinnerasani in the mandal in Khammam. Speaking on the occasion, Ponguleti said, 'As per the instructions of Congress Party Presidents Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and and Priyanka Gandhi across the country, we are moving forward with the slogan of 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bheem, Jai Samvidhan.'
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
TPCC to have a jumbo executive committee with over 100 office bearers; Revanth and Mahesh to meet high command on Cabinet expansion on May 30
The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) will soon have a jumbo executive committee with over 100 office bearers holding the positions of vice-presidents and general secretaries. However, the much-anticipated State Cabinet expansion has been pushed by at least a week as the deliberations on the induction of more Ministers could not be held on Monday as AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge was not present in New Delhi. Highly placed sources in the Congress said TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, who met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday, discussed the composition of the TPCC executive committee. If everything goes right, the executive will be announced in the next two days. 'There will be at between 30-40 vice-presidents and at least 75 general secretaries. The idea is to recognise all those, who have worked hard for the party and ensured it came to power,' a top source told The Hindu on Monday. Other office bearers of the TPCC executive and the District Congress Committee chiefs will be announced after few more days, sources said adding that due care has been taken to include all sections of the society giving social engineering an important place. Meanwhile, Telangana Congress leaders led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will meet the high command once again in Delhi on the May 30 to continue discussions on Cabinet expansion. Since Mr. Mallikarjun Kharge was not available in New Delhi on Monday, the meeting scheduled for the discussion on the Cabinet expansion has been postponed. The high command has instructed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud and senior leaders to visit Delhi again on the May 30. Accompanied by Mr. Mahesh Kumar, the Chief Minister met with AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal in New Delhi on Sunday and deliberated upon the constitution of the new TPCC executive committee as well as Cabinet expansion. Meanwhile, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar, who spoke to the media in New Delhi after meeting Mr. Rahul Gandhi, said that Mr. Gandhi had agreed to expand the State Cabinet at the earliest. He added that they had been urging the party high command to ensure representation for Backward Class (BC) leaders in the impending Cabinet expansion. He said that he along with his family members paid a courtesy call on AICC leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. 'I apprised him of steps being taken to strengthen the party in Telangana and urged him to take steps for Cabinet expansion, for which he assured to do so,' Mr. Mahesh Kumar said, adding that he had explained the Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan programmes being held in the State. 'Mr. Rahul Gandhi appreciated our programmes,' he said. In response to a query about the allotment of ministership to BC legislators, Mr. Mahesh Kumar Goud said that they had been requesting party leaders to accord priority to BC leaders in the Cabinet. Mr. Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad later in the evening.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Yashaswini urges people to protect Constitution
Hanamkonda: MLA Yashaswini Reddy stated on Friday that the Indian Constitution has become a model for the entire world and that it is the responsibility of every individual to protect it. As per the directives of the AICC and PCC, she conducted a preparatory meeting for the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan – Constitution Protection' campaign with party members in Ramrajapalli village of Devaruppula mandal. After the meeting, a padayatra was taken out. Many party members, locals and women participated with traditional dances accompanied by drums and folk music. Reddy urged people from all communities to come forward to protect the constitution. She mentioned that the campaign is being conducted in protest the recent remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament, which were deemed insulting to Dr B R Ambedkar, to mark 75 years of the constitution. The legislator called upon party activists to spread awareness about the development and welfare schemes initiated by the government since it came to power. She urged everyone to work unitedly and diligently to achieve a hat-trick victory in the upcoming local body elections. She expressed gratitude to leaders, activists and people who participated in the padayatra carrying portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Ambedkar. Among the participants were Kodakandla AMC chairman Nalla Andal Sriram, PCC member Dr. Lakshmi Narayana, mandal president Nalla Sriram, youth president Venkanna, public representatives, block and mandal leaders, local residents, village branch presidents, women and youth leaders.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Will not allow BJP to hold single meeting in K'taka if they continue with disruptions: Dy CM Shivakumar
Responding to the disruption of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's speech over his controversial 'no war with Pakistan' comment, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress Chief D.K. Shivakumar warned on Monday that if the BJP continues this behaviour, they will not be allowed to hold a single meeting in the state. He made the statement while addressing the media after the event in Belagavi. "BJP sent its workers to our protest programme to wave black flags and create a ruckus. I want to tell the BJP and opposition leaders — if you continue with this behaviour, we will not allow you to hold even a single meeting in the state." "This is a pledge of the Congress party," he underlined. "I will have to send a message to our workers: you must question the BJP about why the prices of petrol, diesel, gold, iron, and cement have increased. We have the capability to fight against you than how you can fight against us in the state," Shivakumar said. The Deputy Chief Minister also added, "BJP leaders, you better advise your workers to behave, or else we are ready to counter every one of your protests in every possible way. This is not a request — it is a warning," he said, while targeting the BJP in the state. A group of women BJP workers, disrupted the speech of CM Siddaramaiah at a huge protest meeting organised by the Congress on Monday in Belagavi against the Central government's price hikes, anti-people policies, and anti-national administration. While CM Siddaramaiah was delivering his inaugural address, a group of women belonging to the BJP started raising slogans against him, condemning his controversial statement that India should not go to war with Pakistan. Earlier, speaking at a protest rally organised on Monday at the CPED grounds in Belagavi, opposing price hikes and to safeguard the Constitution, Shivakumar addressed the gathering. "Petrol, diesel, and cooking gas price hikes are the root cause of the rise in prices of all essential commodities. Therefore, any public outrage must be directed against the BJP-led Central government," the Deputy CM said. "We are fighting to protect the Constitution, the country's unity, integrity, and peace, and to shield the common people who are struggling due to price hikes. Belagavi is a sacred ground. Recently, we celebrated the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's AICC session here, attended by Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, and other Congress leaders. It was on this same ground that we organised the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Constitution' rally," he added. "Our government implemented the guarantee schemes on the very first day we took charge. The BJP is protesting against our government, alleging a rise in milk prices. On the very day they launched their 'Jan Aakrosh' (public outrage) campaign, the Central government hiked the prices of petrol, diesel, and cooking gas. When fuel prices go up, the prices of all commodities naturally rise. We increased milk prices by Rs 4 to support farmers, yet the BJP is protesting, revealing their 'anti-farmer' stance. BJP should direct their anger against the Central government," he asserted. "The BJP plays politics based on emotions, while we work to improve lives. Our government has not only introduced guarantee schemes but is also undertaking massive development works. You must question BJP leaders about the unprecedented price hikes," he urged. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our brothers in terrorist attacks. To safeguard the nation's unity and integrity, our party has supported the Central government. Our Chief Minister has announced a Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of those who lost their dear ones in Pahalgam. Our government is moving forward inclusively with all sections of society," he added.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Patwari accuses BJP of plotting to alter Constitution
Bhopal: Congress state chief Jitu Patwari , who arrived at Gwalior for the party's "Save Constitution" rally on Monday, said the BJP and allied groups want to change the Constitution. Their slogan such as "Ab Ki Baar Char Sau Paar" in the previous Lok Sabha election was a clear indication that they wanted an overwhelming majority in the Lok Sabha so that they could overhault the constitution, he said. Talking informally to the media, Patwari said the Indian Constitution was the biggest asset of the country, and the Constitution of no other country can match the special care taken by the constitution-makers to ensure fundamental rights to people of the country so that they are able to live a life of equality and their liberty is protected. He further said that the Congress under the leadership of BR Ambedkar drafted the Constitution and when it's time to save the Constitution, the Congress will do it. Later in a press statement, Patwari said the "Save Constitution' rally was an appeal to the people to come together to protect democracy and ensure social justice in the country. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo He said the Congress has launched a "Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan" campaign to highlight the need to protect democratic and constitutional values and work to ensure social justice in the country. He said the Congress was committed to reach out to every citizen of the country to create awareness regarding constitutional values and save the Constitution from attack. "It's not only a political initiative but a social campaign aiming to protect unity, diversity and progressive thinking in the country."
