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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
If govt can agree to truce with Pak, why not with Naxals: TPCC chief
Hyderabad: Telangana Congress president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah launched 'Operation Kagar' (Operation Black Forest) to hand over the mineral wealth of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to the corporates, under the pretext of eliminating Naxalites. He also criticised the Modi govt for not accepting the offer of talks made by the Maoists. "It is unfortunate that the central govt, under pressure from US President Donald Trump, agreed to a ceasefire and hold talks with Pakistan, which is sponsoring terrorism, but not agreeing to talks with our own citizens (Maoists). Congress' ideology is non-violence, and it will not support any kind of violence, including that done by the Maoists," he said, speaking at a round table meeting convened by Left parties, human rights, and civil society organisations at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram. All the secular and democratic forces, including Congress, should condemn the killing of Naxalites by the govt in 'Operation Kagar', even after the Maoists expressed willingness to hold talks, he said. Just because they (BJP) have power, "the govt violence" on the pretext of 'Operation Kagar' cannot be supported. Since coming to power, the BJP govt has been dismantling constitutional institutions, he added. "When someone is ready for talks, they should be held. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo The BJP plays politics in the name of religion and gods. There are instances when talks were held during the time of even Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Not accepting talks reveals their fascist ideology. They have been toppling democratically elected govts in various states. Only a few people are able to oppose them, and one of them is the Gandhi family," Mahesh Goud said. The TPCC chief narrated an ancecdote when Rahul Gandhi, Meenakshi Natarajan, chief minister A Revanth Reddy, and deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and he were going in a car to attend Bharat Summit in Hyderabad on April 26. "Meenakshi said security forces surrounded Karregutta as part of 'Operation Kagar', but expressed concern that there were civilians there too. Then Rahul Gandhi said that you can eliminate individuals and even a group of people but not their cause. Subsequently, CM Revanth said he would speak to representatives of all parties in this regard. The Gandhi family even pardoned the killers of Rajiv Gandhi, as the Congress firmly believes in non-violence," he said. Telangana Congress leadership would discuss and take a decision soon on the support sought by the Left parties and organisations against 'Operation Kagar'.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana govt to launch Rajiv Yuva Vikasam on state's formation day
Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress govt is set to launch its flagship programme, Rajiv Yuva Vikasam, on Monday, which coincides with the state's formation day. The scheme aims to provide self-employment opportunities to young people from SC, ST, BC and minority communities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The scheme targets around 4.9 lakh beneficiaries in phases, with a deadline by the end of October. In the first phase, the state govt has identified 57,634 beneficiaries, who will receive sanction letters on Monday. The govt has set a target of including 85,000 beneficiaries in the scheme this month. Notably, Rajanna Sirisilla district, which submitted only 7,681 applications, has an eligibility rate of nearly 95%. This district ranks second in terms of the number of beneficiaries (7,069), after Sanga Reddy (7,657). Khammam comes third with 4,588 beneficiaries. Interestingly, despite 6,189 applications being submitted from Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, none were accepted. Apart from Gadwal, Asifabad, Jangoan, Mulugu, Narayanpet and Wanaparthy, all of which received fewer than 10,000 applications, all other districts received over 10,000. The govt has also decided to allocate Rs 6,250 crore in subsidies for the accepted applications. This amount will be distributed in instalments from June to October. In June, benefits ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 100,000 will be provided, subsidised by Rs 1,000 crore. An additional Rs 1,000 crore will be allocated in July for benefits of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh. From August to Sept, Rs 1,500 crore will be allocated each month for benefits ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh. In October, a further Rs 1,600 crore will be spent to provide benefits to the remaining applicants.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TG Cong slams BRS, BJP for giving ‘political colour' to Gulzar Houz fire
Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress came out strongly against what it called the 'insensitive and opportunistic politics' of the BRS and BJP over the Gulzar Houz fire tragedy. The party accused opposition parties of 'doing politics over corpses' instead of standing with grieving families. Addressing a press conference at Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday, PCC official spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin said the time had come to stop blame games and start a people-centric fire safety movement across Telangana. Seventeen lives were lost in the horrific May 19 fire incident at a commercial complex in Gulzar Houz. 'This is not just a tragedy – it is a wake-up call,' Nizamuddin said. 'While the Congress Government under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy responded with urgency and compassion, announcing Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for each of the deceased families and extending all support, the BRS and BJP chose to exploit the dead for political mileage.' He condemned what he described as shameless attempts by opposition leaders to divert attention from the core issue – public safety – by engaging in political mudslinging. 'They are trying to gain headlines instead of helping Hyderabad heal. This is dangerous, disgraceful, and unacceptable,' he said. Reiterating the Congress government's commitment to accountability and reform, Nizamuddin said the Chief Minister had already ordered a comprehensive probe to identify the cause of the fire and prevent future tragedies. A six-member high-level committee has been formed for a comprehensive probe and long-term recommendations to prevent recurrence of such incidents. 'This is not about shifting blame. This is about fixing the system. Fire safety is not a slogan; it is a civic necessity,' he said. Nizamuddin called for immediate statewide fire safety awareness drives in homes, schools, apartments, and commercial spaces. He recommended regular electrical audits, controlled use of high-power devices during peak hours, installation of alarms, and proper ventilation systems.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jagga warns Eatala over remarks against chief minister
Hyderabad: Telangana Congress working president T Jagga Reddy on Sunday warned BJP MP Eatala Rajender to refrain from using unparliamentary language against chief minister A Revanth Reddy ."Do not test the patience of Congress cadres. You have every right to criticise the chief minister or govt policies, but it should be done in a civilised manner," Jagga Reddy said. "We can use more abusive words than you, but we are restraining ourselves," he further Congress leader questioned whether the BJP MP had ever met the chief minister seeking solutions to the problems, if any, in his Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency."It looks like Eatala is speaking out of frustration because his attempts to secure the BJP state president post have not yielded results so far. Don't be under the impression that you will be rewarded with a post — either as the BJP state president or union minister — by abusing CM Revanth. The Congress cadres will not tolerate your derogatory language against Revanth," he TPCC working president also said Eatala never used to indulge in caste politics in the past but has been doing it of late, probably to seek the attention of BJP bosses at the Centre. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TG Cong sings paeans to ‘Operation Sindoor'
Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress on Wednesday welcomed the Army's 'Operation Sindoor'. PCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud lauded the heroic military prowess in the operation held in the dark of the night by the armed forces and emphasised that they have defended the soul of the nation with honour. In a post on X, he described the event as historic and unforgettable. 'In the face of terror, India stands united — resolute, fearless, and proud. Our armed forces have once again defended the soul of the nation with honor. We will never forget. #OperationSindoor #JaiHind,' he posted. Hyderabad in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar also extolled the way Armed Forces have conducted successfully the Operation Sindoor. He said that the people of Hyderabad need not worry about the situation on the borders of India. He said that the Congress government in the State was supporting the steps taken by the Union Government in wake of the terror strike in Kashmir. 'We support every step taken by the Government of India, the Telangana Government and the Congress Party. The Congress party has resolved that the central government should act strictly regarding internal security. We are reviewing the measures taken with Hyderabad Commissioner of Police CV Anand, Hyderabad Collector and other officials from time to time,' he assured. 'People are requested to inform the nearby police officers if any suspicious situation is seen anywhere. We are taking all steps to protect citizens. No one needs to worry. Be brave,' he added.
