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Hans India
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong & BRS shielding each other, says Bandi Sanjay
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, alleged political collusion and deep-seated corruption that the Congress and BRS are complicit in a tacit agreement of, 'We protect your 10 years of protect our exploitation.' He alleged this quid pro quo, shielding each other from the consequences of their respective omissions and commissions in running the state. The Karimagnar MP who celebrated the Raksha Bandhan on Saturday with party workers, leaders, media and his constituents after addressing the media in his constituency contended that the Congress party, which currently governs the state, has not taken decisive action against the family of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), despite an overwhelming evidence of large-scale corruption during the preceding 10-year BRS rule. He said that the inaction stems from Congress's own 'vested interests' and 'large stakes' intertwined with the alleged irregularities, resulting in a reluctance to pursue genuine accountability. He highlighted the brewing public distrust towards the Congress government in the state because of its repeated failures to take on corruption. He said key reports—such as the Power Procurement Commission report and findings related to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) —have not been discussed in the state cabinet or released to the public. This lack of openness, he argues, feeds suspicions that significant evidence is being actively suppressed and that the public is being kept in the dark about the true scale of mismanagement and corruption. The former State BJP chief expressed complete lack of confidence in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) tasked with probing the telephone tapping scandal, arguing that the SIT lacks both the stature and the authority to summon and interrogate key people such as judges, chief ministers, or high-ranking officials from central departments. Sanjay insists this is insufficient for a scandal with such wide-reaching implications. 'Only central agencies—such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)—have the real power to conduct an impartial, thorough investigation, he asserts. He said, anything less risks letting those most responsible evade and go scot-free. The phone tapping scandal, he said, involves a broad range of targets, including politicians, business people, and even judges, with the operation allegedly being used as a tool of blackmail and extortion. Sanjay Kumar challenged, inviting BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and T Harish Rao to join him and their families in taking an oath at a temple, mosque, or church, swearing their innocence or guilt regarding the phone tapping accusations. He pledges to do so himself, underscoring his conviction that tapping did indeed occur. Moreover, he calls for immediate notice and investigation against KCR's daughter, Kavitha. Further, the appointment of Prabhakar Rao as head of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) in violation of Union Home Ministry norms, as Rao was allegedly retired at the time of his appointment. He accused the KCR administration of flouting rules meant to safeguard surveillance data, claiming the previous government kept such records well beyond their legal destruction dates, only deleting them after being voted out of office—actions he views as deliberate attempts to hide wrongdoing. Beyond issuing challenges and criticising individuals, Sanjay calls upon BRS MLAs to leave their party 'out of shame,' citing the widespread alleged phone tapping of ministers, MLAs, and public figures. He argues that the SIB under KCR was manipulated for 'nefarious purposes' and personal gain. Despite the inability of the central government to directly intervene in state-level investigations, Sanjay insists this reality only adds urgency to his demand for a CBI inquiry. He said only central agencies possess the autonomy and statutory powers required to conduct an impartial probe, especially given the cross-jurisdictional nature of political corruption in India. Sanjay is also unflinching in the face of legal notices issued by KTR, describing such actions as mere attempts at political intimidation, not genuine efforts to unearth the truth. He does not take them seriously, and he uses such political tactics.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
KCR's inquiry on Kaleshwaram ends, heads to visit injured Palla Rajeshwar Reddy
Former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) has completed his inquiry with the Kaleshwaram Commission, which lasted approximately 50 minutes. Commission Chairman P.C. Ghosh interrogated KCR regarding the Kaleshwaram project, during which the former chief minister submitted several documents. Following the inquiry at BRK Bhavan in Hyderabad, KCR greeted supporters before departing. Upon arrival, he noted he was suffering from a cold, prompting the commission to make a significant decision to cancel the planned open court session and conduct the questioning in private. KCR was the 115th individual to give evidence to the commission, which has now interviewed a total of 114 witnesses. After concluding his testimony, KCR headed directly to Yashoda Hospital to visit Jangaon MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy. Reddy had sustained an injury to his hip bone following an accidental slip at KCR's farmhouse in Siddipet earlier in the day. He was promptly transported to the hospital for treatment.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Former CM KCR appears before Kaleshwaram commission
A significant development has occurred in the investigation into the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, a major initiative in Telangana. Bharatiya Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) appeared before the Kaleshwaram Commission today. The commission, led by Justice P.C. Ghosh, is examining inquiries related to the project's re-engineering, dam construction, agreements, the formation of the Kaleshwaram Corporation, and water reserves, among other issues. Only nine leaders, including KCR, have been permitted to appear for questioning so far. Official sources report that the commission has questioned 114 individuals to date. Notably, Etala Rajender and Harish Rao attended investigations on the 6th and 9th of this month. With KCR's appearance, the investigation into the Kaleshwaram project is intensifying, attracting increased attention.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TRS Demands End to Operation Kagar, Calls for Peace in Dandakaranya
Gadwal:"TRS Demands End to Operation Kagar, Calls for Peace in Dandakaranya".The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party Leader Nagardoddi Venkatramudu has strongly condemned the ongoing Operation Kagar conducted by the central government in the Dandakaranya region and has demanded that it be halted leaders have expressed their solidarity with the tribal communities and Maoist sympathizers in the region, who they claim are facing severe repression under the pretext of counter-insurgency operations. As part of this movement, TRS representatives announced their participation in the People's Peace Meeting scheduled to take place in Gadwal tomorrow. The party is urging intellectuals, democratic forces, and civil society organizations to come together and support this cause. Over the past several years, military forces deployed under Operation Kagar have allegedly been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of tribal people in Dandakaranya. Civil rights activists, intellectuals, and peace advocates across the country have consistently appealed to the government to stop what they term as an "undeclared war" on India's indigenous communities. TRS Party Chief K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), during a recent public gathering in Warangal on the 27th of last month, publicly voiced the concerns of the people. He declared that he would write an open letter to the central government demanding an end to Operation Kagar and calling for peace talks with Maoist groups. He emphasized the importance of considering the aspirations of tribals and respecting their struggle to protect natural resources. According to TRS and several civil society organizations, the root cause of this conflict lies in the central government's alleged collaboration with multinational corporations to exploit the region's forests, minerals, and other natural wealth. These groups argue that tribals are being forcibly displaced and labeled as insurgents to facilitate the entry of corporate interests. Human rights organizations have also criticized the government's use of military force, stating that the army, which should be guarding national borders, is instead being used against its own citizens in the forests of central India. They claim that the issue is not one of law and order, but a socio-economic and environmental injustice being perpetrated against tribal communities. In light of these developments, TRS is calling on the central government to take immediate responsibility and stop the ongoing operation. The party believes that building trust with the tribal population, safeguarding their rights, and engaging in meaningful dialogue is the only sustainable path forward. The TRS has appealed to all political parties, social activists, and public organizations to make tomorrow's peace gathering in Gadwal a grand success.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
As massive anti-Maoist ops enter 8th day, ‘100 IEDs recovered by forces'
Raipur: The massive anti-Naxalite operation in dense forests of Bijapur in Bastar division, entered its eighth day on Monday, with no major breakthrough in terms of Maoist casualties. But the operation involves over 24,000 state and central security forces recovering and defusing IEDs mined on hills of Karregutta by the Maoists. Sources revealed that nearly 100 such bombs have been recovered so far. On another front, the offensive has stirred political controversy as former Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has criticized the operation and campaign in Chhattishgarh, claiming that innocent tribal civilians were being killed. He urged the Centre to immediately halt 'Operation Kagaar' and advocated for dialogue with Maoists instead of 'indiscriminate killings.' KCR announced that he would send an official letter to the Union govt, proposing peace talks and accusing authorities of 'destroying democracy' through brute force. He further alleged that while Maoist groups had sent proposals for peace talks, the govt had shown no willingness to engage. "Problems must be solved through negotiations, not through annihilation," KCR said, adding that his party would pass a resolution to demand a halt to the ongoing campaign. The largest anti-Maoist operation being carried out on the borders of Bijapur-Telangana involves security personnel from CRPF , DRG, STF, COBRA, and forces closing in on a major Naxal stronghold in the dense forests of Usoor, including the rugged terrains of Karregutta and Rajagutta. The operation, marked by intense gun battles, IED neutralizations, and precision air strikes from helicopters, has so far led to the killing of three women Maoists, with recovery of weapons. Though the identification of the three women cadres is yet to be done, sources said that forces were facing sniper fire from Maoists hiding in mountainous terrain, but have responded fiercely. Speaking to TOI, a senior police officer said, "Around 800 square kilometres area along Chhattisgarh -Telangana interstate border is the area of operation and more than 24,000 state and central forces were involved directly and indirectly. The objective is to clear the area from the hold of Maoists belonging to Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), Telangana State Committee (TSC), PLGA Battalion No 1, Central committee and other Naxal formations who have been using this area as a safe hideout to execute their nefarious plan against the innocent native population." "It is the primary duty of the security forces to clear the area for any kind of threat to the native population," the officer said, adding that the operations would continue till the time the area is cleared of illegal and banned outfits of Maoists.
